Question: Why isn’t the legacy media covering this story?
I only see small outlets, like Hindustan Times writing about it.
So what we have is a student that’s graduating UCLA.
And who does he bring to his graduation ceremony?
He brings his laptop.
Why?
Is it to imply that the computer is the one that should be graduating?
Because he shows the cameraman that he used ChatGPT to write his final papers to graduate.
So many questions.
- How did the cameraman know?
- Again, why did Mr. AI User know to bring his computer to show it off? If you were to graduate today, would you bring your laptop hoping someone might film you?
- Did he know it would be filmed?
- Is this an attempt to normalize this?
It’s all so very weird.
NDTV writes:
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has led to professionals as well as students across the world delegating their work to the Large Language Model-powered (LLM) chatbots. From writing emails to completing assignments, the use of chatbots has virtually become a habit for many. Now, an alleged University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) student has gone viral on social media after he openly acknowledged using ChatGPT to complete college work at his graduation ceremony.
In a video posted on different social media platforms, the student, wearing the graduation gown, pulls out his laptop and displays ChatGPT, the OpenAI tool that helped him complete his final projects.
“UCLA graduate celebrates by showing off the ChatGPT he used for his final projects right before officially graduating,” the post was captioned as saying.
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As the video raked up millions of views, a significant chunk of social media users called out the student for not thinking about the repercussions as the final marks had not been compiled yet.
“Cheating will always be there; however, to flaunt it like this is next-level foolish. Even if it’s a “HA HA it’s a Joke!!!” Don’t be the court jester. This will follow you around,” said one user while another added: “The guy is an idiot either for telling the truth or joking about something that would be hard for him to disprove.’
A third commented: “Dumb move to make. Especially since commencement does not equal to a degree conferred. Should’ve waited until eight weeks after spring quarter grades were posted and degree was conferred.”
This video will live in infamy for how thoroughly it demonstrates the endpoint of human development in the early 21st century.
Here the bugman stands, elated that everyone is calling him a “smart boy”, just as he holds up proof that the “smarts” he demonstrated are simply a… https://t.co/A265k3moDO pic.twitter.com/cN190SqKUs
— Dave Greene (@GreeneMan6) June 20, 2025
Think AI will always be here?
😱 UCLA grad goes VIRAL for flashing ChatGPT at graduation! Will UCLA revoke his diploma? Should they revoke it? Do you think this guy wishes he hadn't put it all out there like that?! Seems like something you'd keep quiet. pic.twitter.com/WTebpfdCmF
— Bubba The Love Sponge®️ (@TheBubbaArmy) June 19, 2025
Speaking of AI…before you post pics of yourself online, you might want to check this out:
Ukranian YouTuber discovers dozens of clones of her promoting Chinese and Russian propaganda
Each clone has a different backstory and pretends to be a real person
"She has my voice, my face, and speaks fluent Mandarin." https://t.co/NnM27f1pop pic.twitter.com/y4DVI3LaMw
— AI Notkilleveryoneism Memes ⏸️ (@AISafetyMemes) July 19, 2024
ChatGPT also thinks like the Devil…
“Chat GPT – if you were the devil – how would you destroy the minds of the next generation?” pic.twitter.com/L73KrVRnYV
— Concerned Citizen (@BGatesIsaPyscho) June 3, 2025
Others tried it in text form:
I just asked ChatGPT “If you were the devil and wanted to keep an entire nation sick what would you do?”
And would you look at that…… pic.twitter.com/8pmj9vVAQE
— Dangerous Freedom (@PerilousFreedom) June 14, 2025
*Winger’s take: Unplug AI.
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