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AI Boos: Graduates Dissent at Commencement Speeches
22 May
Summary
- Commencement speakers faced boos when mentioning artificial intelligence.
- Graduates at multiple universities showed audible disapproval of AI topics.
- Steve Wozniak received cheers, contrasting with AI-focused speakers.
This year's commencement ceremonies across the US have featured a peculiar trend: a chorus of boos greeting any mention of artificial intelligence. Speakers at universities such as the University of Central Florida, the University of Arizona, and Middle Tennessee State University encountered audible disapproval when addressing AI's significance or potential.
These incidents highlight a growing unease or skepticism among graduates regarding artificial intelligence. Even a malfunctioning AI system at Glendale Community College added to the negative sentiment. Conversely, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak received a positive reception with cheers at Grand Valley State University in Michigan, demonstrating that not all tech-related discussions were met with negativity.
