Microsoft Addresses Student Backlash Against AI at Graduation Ceremonies
New college graduates across the United States have been expressing dissatisfaction with commencement speakers who advocate for artificial intelligence. Microsoft's Vice Chair and President, Brad Smith, addressed this trend in a recent blog post, acknowledging viral clips of students booing AI-focused speeches. Smith emphasized the need for open discussion regarding the technology's implications, noting that these incidents reflect a broader societal unease surrounding AI despite its promotion by technology companies.
New college graduates nationwide have been vocally expressing their disapproval towards commencement speakers who promote artificial intelligence (AI).
Microsoft's Vice Chair and President, Brad Smith, acknowledged this trend in a blog post exceeding 3,100 words. He referenced several viral clips from graduation ceremonies where students reacted negatively to mentions of AI.
Among the examples cited was former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, who reportedly received heckling during his speech at the University of Arizona. Another instance involved a speaker in Florida who appeared surprised when students booed at the suggestion that AI represents "the next industrial revolution."
These incidents, according to Smith, point to a wider public sentiment where AI technology is broadly unpopular, even as it is championed by technology companies. Microsoft is advocating for a dialogue to discuss these emerging concerns.
(Source: The Verge)
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