Fashion designer Jeremy Scott gets a huge cheer after ripping up his AI-written commencement speech

During a recent graduation ceremony at the Kansas City Art Institute, fashion designer Jeremy Scott captivated the audience by dramatically discarding his AI-generated commencement speech. Starting off with predictable phrases about new beginnings and limitless potential, Scott quickly revealed the source of his words, stating, "It's because it's AI." The revelation drew laughter and cheers from the crowd. Scott passionately urged students to embrace their human creativity, emphasizing that AI lacks the ability to generate original ideas or truly understand the nuances of creativity. "AI can't do what you do. It can't have an original idea," he affirmed, highlighting the distinctiveness of human artists. He encouraged the graduates to take meaningful steps towards their aspirations, stressing the heightened importance of artists in today’s world. "An artist doesn’t tell the truth; they decide what truth feels like," he declared, positioning artists as vital mirrors of society. Scott's speech stood in stark contrast to the reactions faced by other speakers who addressed AI, including former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, who received boos from students earlier this month. The unease surrounding AI's growing influence in the job market was palpable, as graduates are entering a workforce undergoing significant transformation due to technological advancements. With many companies citing AI as a reason for layoffs and a Pew Research Center study indicating general resistance to increased AI interactions in daily life, Scott's message resonated deeply. He was not alone in understanding these concerns; Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak had also addressed similar anxieties during his own commencement speech at Grand Valley State University, reminding students of the importance of actual human intelligence amidst the rise of AI.