Apple Legend Steve Wozniak Earns Applause by Telling Graduates ‘You Have AI – Actual Intelligence’

Apple cofounder and Silicon Valley legend Steve Wozniak received a warm reception from college graduates when he emphasized the value of human intelligence over AI during a commencement speech this month.

Business Insider reports that the Apple cofounder spoke at Grand Valley State University’s graduation ceremony, where he offered encouragement to new graduates entering a workforce increasingly dominated by artificial intelligence technologies. His remarks stood in stark contrast to recent graduation speeches by other technology leaders, who faced audience backlash when discussing AI.

During his address, Wozniak made a pointed distinction that resonated with the graduating class. “You have AI — actual intelligence,” he told the students, drawing laughter and applause from the audience. The comment highlighted the irreplaceable value of human cognition at a time when many graduates face uncertainty about competing with automated systems in their careers.

Wozniak briefly touched on his perspective regarding artificial intelligence technology, though