College graduates know about AI. Speakers, including former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, have learned to tread carefully when discussing it commencement.
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Brent D. Griffiths
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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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Schmidt is the second commencement speaker this graduation season to receive this highly predictable response.
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