At university graduation ceremonies this spring, commencement speakers have been getting booed for championing AI, given how the technology might threaten their job prospects.
In a commencement speech at Bard College last week, I delivered a more hopeful message — that humans can do essential things that computers simply can’t. Here are some highlights from that speech:
How do you make a documentary about a subject that predates the invention of photography? @KenBurns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt on what it took to film “The American Revolution”: https://t.co/LqArgxjEna
Cool new pilot program from the MTA/DOT spotted on the Upper West Side.
A real-time bus wait time touch screen on W. 80th St.
4 devices were placed across the city on June 25 to test the technology over the next year.
Just a couple of guys looking to build housing and get trash off our sidewalks!
I’m endorsing @ZohranKMamdani because he’s committed to listening to our concerns and building a livable, affordable city. Together, we’re building a government that works for the people.
Some takeaways looking through data from 25 Early Voting:
- Roughly 37% of EV voters did not vote in 21 Primary
- Voters are younger, infrequent primary voters
- More 18-24 y/os have early voted in first 2 days 25EV than all 10 days of of 21EV
- Highest turnout ADs: 52, 44, 57
Wonderful to be back at B'nai Jeshurun on the Upper West Side last night for a mayoral forum on the critical issues facing the Jewish community in this election.
Together, we will deliver a safer and more affordable city for each and every New Yorker.
I am incredibly proud of the race we ran, focused on the real issues impacting our community. Mostly, though, I am grateful to the people who put so much effort into helping our campaign.
And I’m excited to be a partner to our next rep, @tonysimone, to make our community better!