"“Change is exciting. And let's face it: change can be daunting. The rise of artificial intelligence is the next Industrial Revolution.” The crowd began to boo after she spoke. The reaction surprised Caulfield, who turned to others on stage and asked, “What happened?” Caulfield then turned back to the crowd, smiled, and said, “Okay, I struck a chord. May I finish?”"
"She went on and said, “Only a few years ago, AI was not a factor in our lives,” which drew cheers from the audience. The response underscores a widening gap between those who champion AI and those who feel harmed by it. Since the start of the year, at least 12 major companies have cited AI in announcing layoffs."
"A December Harvard Youth Poll found that the majority of young people between the ages of 18 and 29 believe that AI poses a threat to their job prospects. Leaders frame AI as the next big leap. Caulfield compared the rise of AI to the wave of change during her own graduation years, when the Internet e"
Gloria Caulfield, vice president of strategic alliances at Tavistock Development Company, spoke at the University of Central Florida commencement ceremony. She described the present as a time of profound change and said the rise of artificial intelligence is the next Industrial Revolution. The audience booed after that remark, surprising her, and she asked permission to continue. She then said that only a few years ago AI was not a factor in people’s lives, which prompted cheers. The reactions reflect a growing divide between people who view AI positively and those who feel harmed by it. Layoffs at major companies have been linked to AI, and many young people believe AI threatens their job prospects. Caulfield compared AI’s rise to earlier technology shifts and suggested it will ultimately create new opportunities and industries.
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