Graduates booed AI speakers at commencement ceremonies this year, and Brad Smith thinks that’s worth addressing directly. Speaking to Axios on June 16, 2026, the Microsoft Vice Chair and President used the moment to push back against what he sees as an industry-wide overreaction to AI’s impact on employment. After 33 years at Microsoft, Smith’s message is simple: “Let’s not panic.“ His comments arrived as anxiety about AI and white-collar jobs h…
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