This spring, Plano ISD will use AI to voice names at graduation ceremonies, which has drawn the ire of a number of students.
The district says that this plan will improve accuracy and create a more seamless experience for its graduates. In an email to parents, the district wrote, “Names matter, and we want your big moment to feel personal and accurate.”
Avery Cousins, however, a senior at Plano Senior High, says the change is “hard to accept” as her graduation date approaches.
She told WFAA, “It really sunk in how wild this decision was. There is such a distinct human factor to having somebody who knows you and contributed to your education say your name while you walk.”
Some students like the idea. Senior Holden Schmidt said, “I think it's very cool how the technology is coming along.” Senior Bridgette Cruz added, “I'd rather have my name said correctly at graduation...especially since it's such a big day for me.”
Avery has started a petition to replace the AI voice with a human announcer. She hopes to have the majority senior population from her school sign up.
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