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Graduation Drama and AI Backlash
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Graduation season turned chaotic nationwide as valedictorians got cut off mid-speech, speakers faced boos, and students walked out—fueling outrage over AI, antisemitism, and censorship. From AI glitches skipping hundreds of names to a valedictorian’s quote sparking backlash after echoing Ye’s antisemitic remarks, schools are struggling to manage controversy. Attempts to silence speakers often backfire, as seen when Ohio altered speeches and Washington removed a student waving a Mexican flag from video. Universities like NYU now pre-record speeches to avoid drama, but students are pushing back—demanding their voices, even when controversial, be heard.
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