Students Get Angry at Graduation Speech About AI

May 12, 2026, 18:39
USCulture

Introduction

A speaker talked to students at the University of Central Florida. The students did not like her words about AI.

Main Body

The event happened on May 8. Gloria Caulfield spoke to students of art and media. She said AI is like a new industrial revolution. The students booed her. They are afraid AI will take their jobs in the future. Later, she said AI is very new. The students liked this part and they cheered.

Conclusion

The ceremony ended. The students showed they are worried about new technology.

Learning

πŸ•’ The "Past Story" Pattern

When we tell a story about something that already happened, we change the action word. Look at how these words move from the story to a normal day:

  • Happened β†’ Happen
  • Spoke β†’ Speak
  • Said β†’ Say
  • Booed β†’ Boo
  • Ended β†’ End

Quick Tip: Most words just need a -ed at the end (like ended), but some "rebel" words change completely (like speak becoming spoke). To reach A2, you need to spot these rebels!

Vocabulary Learning

students (n.)
People who learn at a school or university.
Example:The students listened to the speaker.
speaker (n.)
A person who talks to an audience.
Example:The speaker gave a long speech.
university (n.)
A place where people study higher education.
Example:She studied at the university.
talked (v.)
To speak or have a conversation.
Example:He talked to the students.
words (n.)
Units of language that convey meaning.
Example:Her words were very powerful.
event (n.)
An important thing that happens.
Example:The event was held in May.
happened (v.)
To take place.
Example:The event happened on May 8.
said (v.)
To speak or express.
Example:She said AI is new.
new (adj.)
Not old; recently created.
Example:AI is a new technology.
jobs (n.)
Positions of work.
Example:AI may take jobs.
future (n.)
Time that is to come.
Example:They worry about the future.
cheered (v.)
To shout support.
Example:The students cheered.
ceremony (n.)
A formal event.
Example:The ceremony ended.
ended (v.)
To finish.
Example:The ceremony ended early.
technology (n.)
Tools made by humans.
Example:New technology changes life.