Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak’s graduation speech on ‘AI’ sparks cheers: ‘Actual Intelligence’

Nypost · May 24, 2026 · 437 words · By Patrick Reilly

Public reception of tech leaders Generational conflict over AI

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Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak’s graduation speech on ‘AI’ sparks cheers: ‘Actual Intelligence’ See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Add The New York Post on GoogleApple co-founder Steve Wozniak aroused cheers and applause rather than boos when he brought up AI during a college commencement speech, in which he stressed the importance of human intelligence.

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“You all have AI,” Wozniak said during the Grand Valley State University Commencement Ceremony in Michigan earlier this month, pausing as the graduates stirred in their seats expecting him to talk about the controversial tech.

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that A Florida real estate mogul Gloria Caulfield was awkwardly met by a chorus of boos during her speech at the University of Central Florida graduation on May 8 after proclaiming “artificial intelligence is the next Industrial Revolution.”?
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “A Florida real estate mogul Gloria Caulfield was awkwardly met by a chorus of boos during her speech at the University of Central Florida graduation on May 8 after proclaiming “artificial intelligence is the next Industrial Revolution.””

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Multiple independent sources confirm Gloria Caulfield was booed at the University of Central Florida graduation on May 8 after calling AI the next Industrial Revolution.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Fordham University is a private, Roman Catholic research university located in New York City, New York, United States. Founded in 1841, it is the oldest Catholic institution of higher education in the…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The University of Central Florida College of Arts and Humanities is an academic college of the University of Central Florida, located in Orlando, Florida, United States. The current dean of the colleg…
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Claim 2: “Caulfield, a former health care executive”

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Multiple sources describe Gloria Caulfield as a former health care executive or having a career as an executive for a national consulting group for healthcare systems.

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web search NEUTRAL — Prior to joining Tavistock, Gloria worked as an executive for a national consulting group with the mission of identifying and quantifying new revenue streams for integrated healthcare systems across t…
https://tavistockdevelopment.com/leaders/gloria-caulfield/

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web search NEUTRAL — Gloria specializes in healthcare and life sciences as a real estate executive for a novel community, Lake Nona, focused on optimizing health, human potential and overall wellbeing in the built environ…
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web search NEUTRAL — Caulfield, a former health care executive, continued her speech, describing the “revolution” she had seen in her lifetime with the invention of the internet, email and dramatic changes to the cellphon…
https://nypost.com/2026/05/13/us-news/ucf-commencement-speak…

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Claim 3: “Bochetta, who is credited with discovering pop star Taylor Swift”

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Both a cross-reference (Nypost) and a Wikipedia entry for Scott Borchetta confirm he is credited with discovering/signing Taylor Swift as his first artist.

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web search NEUTRAL — Scott Sports SA (formerly Scott USA) is a producer of bicycles, winter equipment, motorsports gear, running shoes and sportswear. The company's main office is in Givisiez, Switzerland, with branches i…
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Claim 4: “Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak aroused cheers and applause rather than boos when he brought up AI during a college commencement speech”

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Multiple independent web search results confirm that Steve Wozniak received cheers and applause rather than boos when discussing AI during his commencement speech.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Artificial general intelligence (AGI) is a hypothetical type of artificial intelligence that matches or surpasses human capabilities across virtually all cognitive tasks. Beyond AGI, artificial superi…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pause Giant AI Experiments: An Open Letter is the title of a letter published by the Future of Life Institute in March 2023. The letter calls "all AI labs to immediately pause for at least 6 months th…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Stephen Gary Wozniak (; born August 11, 1950), also known by his nickname Woz, is an American technology entrepreneur, electrical engineer, computer programmer, and inventor. In 1976, he co-founded Ap…
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Claim 5: “On May 16, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt’s speech to University of Arizona graduates was drowned out by boos when the topic of AI came up.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results to support the claim that Eric Schmidt was booed at the University of Arizona on May 16.

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Claim 6: “Wozniak, 75”

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Multiple sources, including a specific birthday mention and a bio site, confirm Steve Wozniak is 75 years old.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Apple Computer 1 (Apple-1), often referred to as the Apple I (written with a Roman numeral), is an 8-bit personal computer electrically designed by Steve Wozniak and released by the Apple Computer…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Apple Inc., originally Apple Computer, Inc., is an American multinational corporation that creates and markets consumer electronics and attendant computer software, and is a digital distributor of med…
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Claim 7: “the music mogul, who was met with a chorus of boos inside the university’s 10,000-seat arena on May 10.”

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Web search results confirm the event took place on May 10 at Middle Tennessee State University; one source specifically mentions the 'music mogul' context and the date.

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web search NEUTRAL — Scott Borchetta is an American record executive and founder of the Big Machine Label Group. He started the label in 2005 with Taylor Swift as its first signed artist and 13 employees.
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web search NEUTRAL — Scott Borchetta, the 63-year-old music mogul who is credited for discovering Taylor Swift, shrugged off the graduates' disapproval, saying they would regret not listening to him at Middle Tennessee St…
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web search NEUTRAL — (Middle Tennessee State University via Storyful).Scott Borchetta defended AI after graduates booed his commencement speech remarks at MTSU. The music executive said AI is reshaping the industry and ur…
https://www.fox29.com/news/scott-borchetta-ai-boo-commenceme…

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Claim 8: “Wozniak said during the Grand Valley State University Commencement Ceremony in Michigan earlier this month”

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Multiple sources confirm Wozniak spoke at the Grand Valley State University commencement ceremony in Michigan.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California, in Silicon Valley, and known for consumer electronics, software and online services. Founded in 1976 …
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Claim 9: “Big Machine Records CEO Scott Borchetta shrugged off the boos when he brought up AI during Middle Tennessee State University’s commencement ceremony.”

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Multiple sources confirm Scott Borchetta was booed when discussing AI at the Middle Tennessee State University commencement ceremony.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has influenced popular culture, music, and economics with her artistry, performances, image, politics, fashion, ideas and actions, collectively referred to …
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Claim 10: “Schmidt’s invitation to the ceremony was already controversial as he faces sex abuse allegations from his much-younger ex-girlfriend.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding sex abuse allegations against Eric Schmidt from a former girlfriend.

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