My Mention of AI in this Commencement Speech Is Bound to Be a Hit
“You worked hard to earn your degrees and are now entering the job market, where I am going to do my level best to see that you are replaced by AI.” Watch Alexandra Petri’s commencement speech that 2026 grads will definitely not boo:
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