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Microsoft, like, totally gets why students are booing AI-pilled graduation speakers

Microsoft's Brad Smith addressed the growing trend of college graduates booing commencement speakers who promote AI, acknowledging the public's skepticism towards the technology. The company's lengthy blog post responds to viral videos showing negative reactions to AI-positive speeches at graduation ceremonies, highlighting the gap between tech industry enthusiasm and public sentiment.

Background

As AI technology advances rapidly, there's growing public concern and skepticism about its societal impact, particularly among younger generations who are more directly affected by technological disruption in the workforce.

Source
The Verge
Published
Jun 11, 2026 at 01:45 AM
Score
5.0 / 10