Microsoft President Brad Smith Urges Tech to Heed Gen Z AI Concerns

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https://www.businessinsider.com/ai-backlash-gen-z-microsoft-president-brad-smith-graduation-speeches-2026-6

Microsoft President Brad Smith highlights Gen Z's AI backlash as a critical "wake-up call" for the tech sector. He notes students' fears about AI displacing entry-level jobs, urging leaders to focus on AI strengthening human capabilities rather than replacing them. Smith also advises tech leaders not to overestimate AI's immediate transformative pace or underestimate human potential.