D’Youville plans separate commencement ceremonies after A.I. speaker draws backlash

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — She has delivered presentations to world leaders in over 60 countries, addressed the United Nations, and was awarded citizenship in Saudi Arabia. What students at D'Youville University aren't pleased about is that Sophia is an A.I.-powered robot, taking center stage at their commencement come May.

“We all graduated high school on TV, I never got that human aspect of a graduation. I never got to walk across the stage or do that and this was my opportunity to have...