Microsoft responds to student backlash against AI-focused graduation speeches
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Summary
Microsoft's Brad Smith addressed the growing backlash against AI in a lengthy blog post, responding to viral clips of graduates booing commencement speakers who promote AI as the "next industrial revolution." The article highlights a broader societal sentiment where AI technology is deeply unpopular, especially among young people who use AI but feel conflicted about it, as tech companies push AI integration without user consent.
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Young people use AI, yet feel bad about it.
The backlash against m
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