{"id":215929,"date":"2026-05-18T17:29:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T21:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/18\/ai-dei-the-middle-east-controversial-commencement-season-sees-students-rain-boos-on-speakers-national-news\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T17:35:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T21:35:12","slug":"ai-dei-the-middle-east-controversial-commencement-season-sees-students-rain-boos-on-speakers-national-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/18\/ai-dei-the-middle-east-controversial-commencement-season-sees-students-rain-boos-on-speakers-national-news\/","title":{"rendered":"AI, DEI, the Middle East: Controversial Commencement Season Sees Students Rain Boos on Speakers | National News"},"content":{"rendered":"

AI, DEI, the Middle East: Controversial Commencement Season Sees Students Rain Boos on Speakers | National News<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/news\/national-news\/articles\/2026-05-18\/ai-dei-the-middle-east-controversial-commencement-season-sees-students-rain-boos-on-speakers<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-05-18 17:29:00<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: www.usnews.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Here’s a summary of the key points from the article in an unordered list:<\/p>\n

– Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt expressed understanding towards students’ skepticism about AI, reflecting the generational wariness toward the technology.
\n– A Gallup report indicated Gen Z’s increasing skepticism and rise in anger towards AI, despite consistent use.
\n– Recent university commencements highlighted students’ vocal opposition to AI, specifically at the University of Central Florida where the crowd booed an AI-related speech.
\n– Despite AI not being the primary cause, it is considered one of many factors contributing to the tough job market for recent graduates.
\n– Various commencement speakers, including Gloria Caulfield, Scott Borchetta and NYU’s Jonathan Haidt, faced student backlash for their views on AI and larger societal issues.
\n– NYU students protested Haidt due to past controversial remarks, though many did not support his critique of Big Tech’s influence on society.
\n– Additional controversies at South Carolina State University and Rutgers University highlighted students’ opposition to certain speakers’ political views.
\n– The University of Michigan issued an apology after a commencement speaker praised pro-Palestinian students, spurring debate over the impact of campus activism.
\n– Instances at various universities suggest that today’s graduates are vocal about issues they care deeply about, reflecting a determined and active upcoming generation.
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