AI is reshaping the economy and raising concerns that jobs may be automated away. Rep. Ro Khanna urged graduates to ensure AI’s benefits flow to workers instead of billionaires. He connected the anxiety of young people to a broken economy and to fears that careers could disappear. He contrasted supportive reactions to his message with boos directed at pro-AI commencement speakers elsewhere. He pointed to Gen Z resistance appearing in public ceremonies and in workplace behavior, including sabotage of AI rollouts. He cited investor enthusiasm alongside declining Gen Z excitement measured by a Gallup poll, with anger increasing. He also referenced policy ideas including backlash against data centers, trade schools, workforce retraining, and a wealth tax.
"“As AI transforms our economy, we must ensure it serves workers, not billionaires,” he said. The room erupted.”"
"“Khanna, whose district sits at the heart of Silicon Valley, didn't shy away from the fears haunting graduates who've spent the past year being told their chosen careers may soon be automated away.”"
"“Gen Z's resistance to AI is showing up everywhere, from commencement boos to young workers actively sabotaging their company's AI rollouts out of fear of displacement. All the AI hype over the last year has excited investors but left young people cold.”"
"“excitement about AI among Gen Z dropped from 36% to 22% in a single year, according to a recent Gallup poll, while anger surged nine points.”"
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