Funny but serious, Chieng issues an AI warning to grads
Ronny Chieng addressed graduates at Harvard's Class Day, emphasizing the importance of creativity over reliance on artificial intelligence. He warned against the dangers of cognitive debt from excessive use of AI, urging students to preserve the enjoyable aspects of their professions. Chieng encouraged graduates to follow their passions and ensure their offline experiences are richer than their online interactions.
- ▪Ronny Chieng advised graduates not to let AI diminish the fun in their chosen professions.
- ▪He highlighted a 2025 MIT study that warns about cognitive debt from overusing language models.
- ▪Chieng emphasized the importance of creativity and critical thinking in the face of advancing AI technology.
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“Whatever your chosen profession is, please don’t let AI rob you of the fun part of it,” Ronny Chieng implored grads.Niles Singer/Harvard Staff Photographer Campus & Community Funny but serious, Chieng issues an AI warning to grads ‘Daily Show’ star and Class Day headliner is fine writing his own emails Liz Mineo Harvard Staff Writer May 27, 2026 3 min read Part of the Commencement 2026 series A collection of features and graduate profiles covering Harvard’s 375th Commencement. Speaking Wednesday at Class Day, Emmy Award-winning comedian Ronny Chieng couldn’t have been less interested in urging grads to master artificial intelligence to advance their future careers.
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