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Why graduates cheered Steve Wozniak’s affirmation of humans over AI
Wozniak urged graduates to value human judgment as he briefly interrupted the ceremony with a six-word message on AI.
During Grand Valley State's commencement, a speaker reframed the artificial intelligence debate in six words to immediate, genuine applause from graduates.
Other speakers at the University have faced hostile reactions regarding artificial intelligence, with some forced to stop speeches mid-address after booing and protests.
The speaker received authentic cheering from graduates, a sharp departure from rejection that has marred similar artificial intelligence discussions at other institutions recently.
This approach provided a perspective conspicuously missing from public discourse, avoiding detached warnings that typically alienate students facing an uncertain future.
The University continues navigating artificial intelligence discourse as a significant challenge, with institutions struggling to address student concerns without triggering backlash elsewhere.