Arizona college president booed after AI bot malfunctions, skips graduates names
An Arizona college president faced backlash after an AI bot malfunctioned during a graduation ceremony, skipping the names of several graduates. Students expressed their frustration as incorrect names were announced, leading to boos directed at President Tiffany Hernandez. After initially stating that students could not walk the stage again, Hernandez reversed her decision, allowing them to have their names read aloud later in the ceremony.
- ▪The AI bot used to read graduates' names malfunctioned, causing many to be skipped during the ceremony.
- ▪President Tiffany Hernandez was met with boos when explaining the situation to students.
- ▪Students were initially told they could not walk the stage again, but Hernandez later allowed them to have their names read aloud.
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US News Arizona college president booed after AI bot malfunctions, skips graduates names By Chris Bradford Published May 21, 2026, 4:03 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google An Arizona college president was met with boos from infuriated students after an artificial intelligence bot used to read graduates’ names malfunctioned, which meant dozens were skipped. Scores of Glendale Community College students missed out on their moment inside the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Ariz., on Friday when they trooped across the stage to receive their diplomas, KYMA reported.
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