Of Course They Booed

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Graduation ceremonies often highlight negative narratives about college students and the state of higher education.
Recent coverage focuses on students booing AI-related commencement speeches, reflecting their frustration with an uncertain future.
Students feel betrayed after following societal expectations to succeed, only to face a job market diminished by AI.
The 'digital natives' concept is criticized as false, with students feeling manipulated by the technology they grew up with.
Pushback against AI and ed-tech stems from a rejection of anti-democratic practices and the loss of agency in life decisions.
Technological inevitability narratives are challenged, with calls for resistance against authoritarian tech influences in education.
The article links AI adoption to broader anti-democratic trends, including corporate influence on education policy.
Resistance movements are growing, advocating for democratic practices and rejecting tech-driven disempowerment.
Multiple examples illustrate the harmful impacts of AI, from deepfakes to surveillance, urging caution in educational integration.
The piece concludes with a call for breaks and play, emphasizing human needs over technological demands.

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