Brief

Recent university graduates are expressing significant unease about AI, booing speakers who mention the technology at graduation ceremonies. This reaction stems from fears that AI will negatively impact their job prospects in an already challenging market. However, historical technological shifts like the internet and smartphones demonstrate that embracing and leveraging new tools leads to success, suggesting AI will follow a similar, albeit faster, trajectory. AI

Despite advancements in weather forecasting, outdoor graduation ceremonies continue to be held in adverse rainy conditions, much to the dismay of graduates and attendees. The author, a meteorologist, expresses bafflement that such events are still planned without adequate consideration for clear weather predictions. This leads to uncomfortable experiences, potential damage to attire and hairstyles, and a memorable event overshadowed by poor weather. AI