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

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, comedian Conan O'Brien, and Delta CEO Ed Bastian all talked to the class of 2026 about AI. They didn't receive the same reactions. Steven Senne/AP; Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg and Andrew Harnik via Getty Images AI is a hot topic at 2026 graduations, sparking mixed reactions from graduates and speakers. Eric Schmidt faced boos at the University of Arizona for mentioning AI. Comedians like Conan O'Brien have found it's a great source for material. College gra...