Brad Smith: The Reaction to Artificial Intelligence at Graduation Ceremonies Is a Warning

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Brad Smith warns that the backlash to AI praise at graduation ceremonies is a signal for the software industry. He argues that students want AI used with human judgment, not as a force for wholesale replacement. The article emphasizes a gradual, human-centered path for AI adoption, with organizations focusing on protecting knowledge assets and building systems that improve over time. It also highlights the need for public-private cooperation on skills transformation and policy that preserves human dignity.

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