During the 2026 Commencement at Carnegie Mellon University, Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, encouraged fresh graduates to seize the moment and begin their careers, despite concerns surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a potential job market slowdown. Huang stated that AI will ultimately serve as a net positive for humanity, offering numerous opportunities for young professionals. He cautioned graduates that while AI is unlikely to replace them directly, those who effectively leverage AI tools may have an advantage. Huang's remarks come amid rising public anxiety about AI's impact on employment, highlighted by a Pew Research Center study showing that approximately half of Americans feel more concerned than excited about AI. This anxiety is reflected in recent layoffs at companies like Cloudflare and Snapchat, which cited AI-driven efficiencies as a reason for job cuts. Additionally, the unemployment rate for recent graduates has reached a four-year high, indicating challenges in the job market. Huang emphasized the need for AI leaders to communicate responsibly about the technology's implications.