Graduation Speakers Face Backlash Over AI Remarks Amid Student Concerns
During recent graduation ceremonies, speakers discussing Artificial Intelligence (AI) faced negative reactions from students. At the University of Central Florida, Gloria Caulfield from the Tavistock Development Company referred to AI as the 'next industrial revolution,' which was met with boos. Similarly, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt encountered disapproval at the University of Arizona when he encouraged students to engage with AI development. Despite these reactions, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's address at Carnegie Mellon University was received more calmly. The mixed responses highlight a growing skepticism among young people towards AI, which some perceive as a symbol of 'hyper-ruthless capitalism.' A Gallup poll indicates that only 43% of Americans aged 15 to 34 believe it is a good time to find a job, down from 75% in 2022. 
