Published on May 26, 2026
This spring, college graduates stepped into a world filled with uncertainty. For many, the promise of their degrees now felt overshadowed of artificial intelligence. As they listened to commencement speeches, anxiety about the future loomed large.
The atmosphere shifted when Scott Borchetta, CEO of Big Machine Records, extolled the advantages of AI. His remarks, intended to inspire, met with unexpected resistance. Graduates expressed their discontent with boos, signaling their discomfort with the very technology touted as innovative.
Borchetta responded to the dissent the industry is evolving quickly. He urged graduates to embrace the change, suggesting it’s an inevitable part of their future. However, his call for acceptance felt out of touch with the concerns of the audience.
The backlash sparked a broader conversation about AI’s impact on job opportunities. Students are grappling with the fear that their newly earned degrees may not hold the same value. This tension highlights a growing divide between optimism for technological advancement and the realities of an uncertain job market.
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