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Big Machine
Coverage of Big Machine in the Nexus archive.
- US students on why they booed their pro-AI graduation speakers: ‘They’re not reading the room’
Recent US college graduates booed commencement speakers advocating for AI, fearing it threatens their career prospects. During a speech at Middle Tennessee State University, music executive Scott Borchetta emphasized AI's transformative role in the industry, prompting negative reactions from graduates.
- The class of 2026 has heard enough about AI, thanks
Students at universities such as the University of Arizona and the University of Central Florida have expressed anti-AI sentiments during commencement speeches. Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt's pro-AI remarks were met with boos, while record producer Scott Borchetta also received a negative reception. This trend is part of a larger resistance against the rise of AI.