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AI Name-Reading System Fails Spectacularly at Glendale Community College Graduation — TMZ, Newsweek Pick It Up
Glendale Community College's May 15 commencement was derailed when a new AI-powered name-reading system skipped dozens of students' names as they crossed the stage. The ceremony was paused twice. College President Tiffany Hernandez apologized mid-ceremony and was met with boos. After initially refusing, the college reversed and let affected graduates walk again with a human announcer. Covered by TMZ, Newsweek, and multiple Arizona outlets — a viral cautionary tale about deploying untested AI at high-stakes events.
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