Recently at U.S. university graduation ceremonies, students have been protesting against speakers who advocated for AI technology.
This action demonstrates their heightened concerns about future employment opportunities, as graduates worry that AI will replace research and information-related jobs, which are the fields they are entering.
Gen Z youth are becoming increasingly concerned because they are familiar with and have used AI technologies like ChatGPT in their classrooms, making them aware of AI's capabilities.
Recent surveys also show that 59 percent of American youth view AI as a threat to their job opportunities, and there is growing anxiety and anger toward AI rather than excitement about it.
In Thailand, over 90 percent of students are already using AI and it has the highest usage rate in ASEAN, but experts warn that technological preparedness remains insufficient.
These circumstances are cautioning educational systems and labor markets that they need to prepare students in advance for a future world where the way AI assesses competencies will change.
Ref: Nation Thailand
