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CNN Host Addresses Bard College Graduates on Artificial Intelligence
Fareed Zakaria told graduates that questions about what work will remain for humans may overlook distinctive human capabilities. He contrasted the efficiency of the human brain with the power demands of AI systems.
eonline.comHilary Duff Tells Graduates to Choose Opportunities Selectively
Hilary Duff addressed Northeastern University graduates and described how accepting nearly every project early in her career reduced her sense of control. She advised the class of 2026 to select work that allows personal growth and to drop commitments that no longer serve them.
nbcnews.comSome Commencement Speakers Face Audience Pushback Over AI Remarks
Graduating students at two universities booed when speakers discussed artificial intelligence during commencement addresses. The reactions occurred at the University of Central Florida and the University of Arizona.
Delta CEO Ed Bastian Discards AI-Written Commencement Speech for Lacking Soul
Delta CEO Ed Bastian said he asked artificial intelligence to draft his address to Emory University graduates but rejected the result because it lacked his personal warmth. He told the audience they wanted to hear from him rather than an algorithm. The remarks reflect ongoing dis…