Commencement speakers at several US universities were met with boos this spring when they raised the topic of artificial intelligence, reflecting deep anxiety among new graduates about a rapidly shifting job market. A survey of nearly 10,000 prospective students by education consulting firm EAB found that half expressed uncertainty about AI's impact on their careers, and roughly 10% had already changed their chosen major because of the technology. Despite the unease, universities are moving quickly to embed AI into their curricula — the University of Southern California is launching a $200 million AI programme this autumn, and Drexel University in Philadelphia is integrating AI into its work-placement scheme — with some faculty members cautioning that the rush to partner with tech firms risks shortchanging students in the long run.