Seniors torn over district’s plan to use AI to announce names at high school graduation
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A Texas school district plans to use AI to announce students' names at high school graduations, sparking mixed reactions among seniors. The district argues it will improve accuracy and create a seamless experience, while some students value the human touch.
The Plano Independent School District in Texas plans to use an AI-powered tool called NameCheck to announce students' names at its high school graduations this spring. The district says the technology will improve accuracy and create a more seamless experience, as students can record and train the system to pronounce their names correctly. Some students, like Avery Cousins, are opposed to the change, citing the loss of a personal touch. Others, such as Holden Schmidt and Bridgette Cruz, support the decision, appreciating the technology's ability to pronounce their names accurately. The district implemented the change after feedback from past graduations and notes that the AI system will also display names on a large screen. The annual cost is less than $10,000 for all four graduations.
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