UCF Humanities Graduates Boo Commencement Speaker Over AI 'Industrial Revolution' Remarks
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· 2 sourcesAt the University of Central Florida's commencement for the College of Arts and Humanities, speaker Gloria Caulfield was met with widespread booing from graduates after she told them that AI represents the "next industrial revolution," with some yelling "AI SUCKS," Hacker News reported. Caulfield, a vice president at Tavistock Development Company, was left visibly stunned by the negative reaction, according to people.com. The incident highlights tensions between the humanities and the growing influence of artificial intelligence in the workforce.
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Summary
At the University of Central Florida's commencement for the College of Arts and Humanities, speaker Gloria Caulfield (VP at Tavistock Group) told graduates that AI represents the "next industrial revolution." The statement was met with widespread booing from humanities graduates, with some yelling "AI SUCKS!" The incident highlights tensions between the humanities and the growing influence of artificial intelligence in the workforce.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledAnd let's face it, change can be daunting. The rise of artificial intelligence is the next industrial revolution.
AI SUCKS!
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