An AI announcer mispronounced and skipped names during a graduation

Glendale Community College experienced significant technical issues during its recent graduation ceremony when an AI-powered name-reading tool failed to correctly pronounce or announce several students as they crossed the stage. The ceremony was paused twice to address the errors, and college president Tiffany Hernandez issued an apology, eventually allowing affected students to have their names read properly by a human announcer after public backlash. While AI tools like Tassel are marketed to improve pronunciation accuracy, this incident highlights the risks of automation and the ongoing debate regarding whether AI can appropriately replace the human element in milestone events like graduations.

(Source：The Verge)