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AI + Commencement Speech = Loud Boos | Check-In 31

From ChatEDU: The AI & Education Podcast · Hosted by Matt Mervis & Dr. Liz Radday

May 26, 2026·0:03:12

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In this episode of ChatEDU: The AI & Education Podcast: In this ChatEDU Check-In: College graduates are loudly booing commencement speakers as they talk about AI , Matt explores the growing vocal pushback and open hostility from graduating university students when speakers introduce the topic of AI during commencement speeches. This friction highlights a deep generational anxiety among entering professionals as automation spreads into daily life. Key Takeaways: College commencement ceremonies are seeing unexpected…

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In this ChatEDU Check-In: College graduates are loudly booing commencement speakers as they talk about AI , Matt explores the growing vocal pushback and open hostility from graduating university students when speakers introduce the topic of AI during commencement speeches. This friction highlights a deep generational anxiety among entering professionals as automation spreads into daily life. Key Takeaways: College commencement ceremonies are seeing unexpected disruptions, signaling a growing ...