"Am I so out of touch? No, it's the children who are wrong."

The Class of 2026 has made its displeasure with AI abundantly clear, booing speakers touting the tech during commencement speeches. Read now

The booing is a “powerful wake-up call,” the company says.

Microsoft's president penned an essay calling the AI backlash from graduates a "wake-up call." His advice: adapt. His concessions: none.

"Am I so out of touch? No, it's the children who are wrong."

Microsoft President Brad Smith says tech leaders should listen to the booing crowds at college graduation ceremonies.

Microsoft's Brad Smith published an essay urging empathy for graduates booing AI at commencements, as tech threatens entry-level jobs.