Students Boo Commencement Speaker After She Calls AI the ‘Next Industrial Revolution’ - 404 Media

The incident occurred as students in the audience shouted 'AI SUCKS!' in response to the speaker's remarks about transformative advancements in AI technology. The speaker's identity and specific remarks beyond the industrial revolution comparison have not been detailed in initial reports.

Witnesses reported that the disruption lasted approximately [time not given] before ceremony organizers intervened. The event highlights a growing disconnect between optimistic corporate narratives around AI and the anxieties of students entering fields often seen as vulnerable to automation.

While executives and technologists frequently herald AI as a driver of economic growth, polls indicate widespread concern among younger generations about job displacement and cultural homogenization.