Cheers, jeers, and laughs: The speeches about AI that drew strong responses from 2026 grads

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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, comedian Conan O'Brien, and Delta CEO Ed Bastian all talked to the class of 2026 about AI. They didn't receive the same reactions.

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Fareed Zakaria told Bard grads we're asking the wrong question about AI

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Journalist Fareed Zakaria is the latest commencement speaker to receive booes while talking about AI. But he took a different tack from the other speakers.

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I'm a single mother who just graduated with a master's degree. My two toddlers helped me survive the chaos.

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Ke'Yonna Hall with her two kids on graduation day
The author with her two kids on graduation day.

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Dear sis, here's how to not hate life after college — and other career advice — from one Gen Zer to another

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Alex and Sophie York
The class of 2023, including my baby sister, is entering the workforce.

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