Big Machine CEO Scott Borchetta fires back at graduates booing ‘AI speech’ during Middle Tennessee State University ceremony
Scott Borchetta, CEO of Big Machine Records, faced boos from graduates during his commencement speech at Middle Tennessee State University. He discussed the impact of artificial intelligence on the music industry and urged students to invest in their creative skills. Despite the negative reaction, Borchetta emphasized the importance of great content and storytelling in the evolving landscape of media.
- ▪Scott Borchetta was booed by graduates while discussing artificial intelligence during his speech.
- ▪He highlighted the rapid changes in the music industry over the past decade due to technology.
- ▪Borchetta encouraged graduates to focus on creativity and storytelling rather than just platforms.
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US News Big Machine CEO Scott Borchetta fires back at graduates booing ‘AI speech’ during Middle Tennessee State University ceremony By Nicholas McEntyre Published May 20, 2026, 3:49 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Big Machine Records CEO Scott Borchetta fired back at college graduates who booed him for discussing the ongoing artificial intelligence revolution during his commencement speech. 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 State University’s ceremony on May 10. “We are the agents of change and the agents of next, and this industry will change on you in a heartbeat.
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