three-in-five-us-graduates-are-pessimistic-about-jobs:-is-ai-the-only-reason-their-future-feels-uncertain?

A new survey shows 62% of U.S. graduates in 2026 feel pessimistic about jobs, citing economic slowdown, competition, and AI-driven disruption. While most students use AI tools, many fear displacement, even as employers increasingly demand AI fluency. The findings highlight a generation entering the workforce with both anxiety and opportunity in a shifting skills landscape.