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AI Avoidance in Commencement Speeches

Updated 2026-05-20 22:05 UTC 1 source Neutral

College graduates are booing commencement speakers who mention artificial intelligence. The trend reflects a shift in student priorities and concerns about the impact of AI on their future.

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Advice for 2026 commencement speakers: Don't bring up AI

Commencement speakers who bring up the sweeping changes that artificial intelligence is driving are facing boos from the Class of 2026.

2026-05-20 21:43 UTC