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

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College graduates know they are entering a world reshaped by AI. With few exceptions, they don't want to be reminded about it just before they accept their diplomas. Across the country, graduation speakers are finding out that AI is one of the most polarizing topics to discuss before the class of 2026. Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt was roundly booed at the University of Arizona. Journalist Fareed Zakaria felt compelled to give "a trigger warning" before addressing Bard College. The mere