Global research highlights growing AI and job fears among undergraduates

A Global Undergraduate Awards study found that 55% of students consider AI a significant concern, up from 48% in 2025. AI ranked second among global fears, surpassing the climate crisis and trailing only socioeconomic inequality. The survey covered 400 students from 200+ universities in nearly 100 countries.

• 55% of students cited AI as a concern versus 48% a year earlier
• AI ranked second among global fears, surpassing the climate crisis
• Survey covered 400 students from 200+ universities in nearly 100 countries
• Main fear driver is the threat of job loss after graduation