College Graduations See Rising Trend of Booing AI
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Graduates at college commencements in multiple regions, including the West and China, have booed speeches praising artificial intelligence. This reaction reflects widespread student concern about AI's growing impact on jobs and society, influencing how educational institutions address AI topics. The extent to which universities will adjust their messaging or curricula on AI remains uncertain.
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- •Graduates booed pep talks on AI at college commencements in China on May 21, 2026.
- •Similar booing of AI references occurred at Western college graduations as early as May 19, 2026.
- •Students expressed unease about AI's expanding influence on employment and education.
- •The booing trend has been reported by multiple sources including Macau Daily Times, Axios, and Investing.com.
- •The phenomenon has become a new ritual at some graduations, signaling generational concerns about AI.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If universities reduce emphasis on AI in commencement speeches students may feel their concerns are acknowledged, potentially easing tensions at future graduations.
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