If you’re giving a commencement speech in 2026, maybe don’t mention AI
TechCrunch AI Anthony Ha May 17, 2026

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# Summary Giving a graduation speech about AI's role in the future might actually backfire with students—they're not excited about it. The takeaway: if you're speaking to the class of 2026, you might want to focus on other aspects of their future rather than leading with artificial intelligence.
It's tough to get graduating students excited about a future shaped by artificial intelligence.
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