Ronny Chieng's 'Fuck AI' Speech Met with Cheers from Harvard Graduates
Ronny Chieng delivered a provocative speech at Harvard's Class Day, urging graduates to reject the reliance on AI. He emphasized that AI could make people less capable and criticized its use in creative processes. Chieng's remarks resonated with the audience, contrasting with the mixed reactions faced by other speakers who supported AI.
- ▪Ronny Chieng served as the keynote speaker at Harvard College Class Day.
- ▪He called for graduates to reject AI, stating it makes mediocre people dumber.
- ▪Chieng's speech included multiple emphatic statements against AI, drawing cheers from the crowd.
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Pop CultureRonny Chieng's 'F*ck AI' Speech Met With Cheers From Harvard Graduates"AI is just going to end up making mediocre people dumber," the 'Daily Show' star cautioned.ByTrace William CowenMay 29, 2026ShareImage via Getty/Dia DipasupilRonny Chieng is calling on college graduates to reject the oft-repeated (though never convincing) notion that they will need to fully embrace AI in order to thrive in our increasingly enshittified world, urging them to instead take on a mission aimed at destroying it.During a recent speech as part of Harvard College Class Day, where the Daily Show personality served as keynote speaker, Chieng tucked in multiple instances of “Fuck AI,” drawing cheers from the crowd.“While we're on the topic of A's, by the way, can I just say: fuck AI, fuck AI, fuck AI,”…
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