University of Central Florida
Coverage of University of Central Florida in the Nexus archive.
- How Hollywood’s youngest filmmakers are exposing Gen Z’s real problem with AI
Gen Z's distrust of AI despite high adoption rates is highlighted through Hollywood filmmakers and the creator economy. Young filmmakers like Curry Barker, Markiplier, and Kane Parsons bypassed traditional studios to create successful films using internet-based strategies, while TikTok's AI Cast aims to automate content creation for creators.
- Nearly 1,500 students walk the stage at FLVS graduation ceremony
Nearly 1,500 students graduated at Florida Virtual School's ceremony held at the University of Central Florida, marking its largest class. The organization saw increased enrollment during the 2020 pandemic closure and now offers individual courses like driver education.
- The AI Hype Index: AI gets booed in graduation season
Graduates at multiple U.S. universities booed AI-focused commencement speeches, including Eric Schmidt's address at the University of Arizona, reflecting concerns over job displacement and AI's societal impact. Despite public skepticism, OpenAI continues to secure legal victories, funding, and partnerships, while figures like Reese Witherspoon advocate for AI adoption.
- Why College Students Are Booing AI
College students have booed commencement speakers who referenced AI at universities like University of Central Florida and University of Arizona. Media outlets interpreted the boos as a sign of growing anti-AI sentiment, but the author argues students actually embrace AI despite public backlash, highlighting its disruptive impact on education.
- Artificial Intelligence glitch at Arizona college graduation sparks uproar from crowd
An AI system malfunctioned at Glendale Community College's graduation ceremony, skipping hundreds of students' names during the announcement. The crowd booed when college president Tiffany Hernandez revealed the error and explained they would not be able to repeat the ceremony. The incident highlights growing student skepticism toward AI implementation in everyday situations.
- Advice for 2026 commencement speakers: Don't bring up AI
Commencement speakers who discuss artificial intelligence are facing boos from the Class of 2026. The Class of 2026 is reacting negatively to mentions of AI. This reaction is occurring at universities such as University of Central Florida and Middle Tennessee State University.
- Ancient artifacts found beneath Cape Canaveral Space Force Station as one mystery still stumps researchers
University of Central Florida students and faculty are excavating the DeSoto site at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, uncovering ancient artifacts from the Malabar II Period. The site contains black earth midden deposits with remnants of daily tasks, including food preparation and refuse. Archaeologists have found various items, such as pottery sherds, tools, and food remains, including shark and seafood.
- Fox News AI Newsletter: Graduation speaker praises AI, gets instantly booed
A commencement speaker at the University of Central Florida was booed after praising AI as the next industrial revolution. FBI Director Kash Patel discussed adapting national security to address modern threats and AI. OpenAI supports a global AI governance body led by the US, including China as a member.
- Florida students boo graduation speaker who called AI ‘next Industrial Revolution’
The University of Central Florida's 2026 graduating class booed a real estate executive who spoke about AI being the next Industrial Revolution. The executive discussed living in a time of profound change, which was met with disapproval from the students. The incident occurred during a college graduation ceremony.
- Florida students boo graduation speaker who called AI ‘next Industrial Revolution’
The University of Central Florida's 2026 graduating class booed a real estate development executive who spoke about the rise of artificial intelligence as the next Industrial Revolution. The students disagreed with her views on living in a time of profound change. The incident occurred during a college graduation ceremony.
- UCF graduates clobber commencement speaker with boos after she says AI is the 'next Industrial Revolution'
University of Central Florida graduates booed commencement speaker Gloria Caulfield after she discussed the impact of artificial intelligence on society, calling it the 'next Industrial Revolution'. The speech was given at the Addition Financial Arena during a graduation ceremony for the College of Arts and Humanities and the Nicholson School of Communication and Media. Caulfield is the vice president of strategic alliances for Tavistock Development Company.
- Students Boo Commencement Speaker After She Calls AI Next Industrial Revolution
A commencement speaker was booed by students after she referred to AI as the next industrial revolution. The incident occurred at a university and sparked controversy online. The speaker's comments were met with disapproval from the graduating class.