The students booing AI aren’t Luddites image via fastcompany.com It’s graduation week, which means the emissaries of the nation’s elite are now descending onto
College graduates are increasingly expressing disinterest or outright disapproval of commencement speeches that focus heavily on artificial intelligence. Students perceive these AI-centric addresses as out of touch, cringe-worthy, or even offensive during their graduation ceremonies. This sentiment suggests a growing disconnect between the perceived importance of AI by older generations and the current concerns of young graduates. AI
IMPACT Graduates are signaling a potential shift in how AI is perceived and discussed, suggesting a need for more relevant messaging in public forums.