Three in five US graduates are pessimistic about jobs: Is AI turning their future into uncertainty?

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.