Robot Sophia Gives College Commencement Speech

SOURCE www.the-sun.com
A robot named Sophia, created with artificial intelligence, was selected to give the primary commencement speech at a US college, sparking fears of an AI takeover. While some found her presence inspiring and forward-thinking, others criticized the decision, feeling it took away from the traditional focus on the graduates.

Key Points

  • Sophia was designed to interact with humans and engage in conversations through artificial intelligence algorithms
  • She encouraged graduates to embrace lifelong learning and be adaptable to change
  • Sophia's appearance at the commencement sparked both positive and negative reactions

Pros

  • Sophia's presence showcased the potential of AI in education and technology
  • She tailored her speech to suggest how AI could benefit students focused on nursing

Cons

  • Some students felt the robot speaker took away from the traditional focus on the graduates
  • There was pushback from students who started a petition demanding a human speaker