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Jeremy Scott Tears Up AI‑Written Commencement Speech, Earns Roaring Applause

At the Kansas City Art Institute’s May 16 commencement, fashion designer Jeremy Scott began with a generic AI‑generated speech, then dramatically ripped it up—urging graduates to trust human creativity over algorithmic clichés.

Jack Antonoff Denounces AI Music Creators as “Godless Whores” in Fiery Instagram Manifesto

In a scathing Instagram post dated May 13, 2026, producer Jack Antonoff lambasted creators using AI in music, calling them “godless whores” and urging them to “drive right off that cliff,” while reaffirming his commitment to the “ancient ritual” of human-driven songwriting and performance.