College graduates boo commencement speakers who promote AI, signaling growing public skepticism
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Alissa Quart
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Summary
College graduates are increasingly rejecting AI-focused messaging at commencement ceremonies, with speakers who promote AI being booed by students. This trend, seen at universities like UCF and Marquette, signals a broader shift in public opinion against the uncritical embrace of AI in the workforce and education. Students express concerns about job displacement, ethical implications, and the dehumanization of work, pushing back against the narrative that AI is an unqualified positive force.
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At Marquette University, Adobe's Chris Duffey was similarly disdained for an AI-happy commencement address.
The wave of booing aimed at AI-pilled commencement speakers signals a sea change in public opinion.
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