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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
World
Crisnel Longino

JD Vance Tells Air Force Grads They Can't Boo Him Before Urging Americans to Embrace AI Despite Fears

JD Vance urged Air Force Academy graduates to embrace artificial intelligence despite growing public concerns, joking that the cadets could not boo him during his commencement speech. (Credit: The White House, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

Artificial intelligence may be transforming everything from workplaces to battlefields, but it was a light-hearted joke from Vice President JD Vance that captured attention during a major graduation speech this week.

Speaking to Air Force Academy graduates, Vance acknowledged growing public unease surrounding AI before joking that his audience could not boo him. The remark quickly sparked discussion online, particularly as concerns continue to mount over how rapidly advancing technology could reshape jobs, society and military operations in the years ahead.

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