Bard College Speech Says Human Intelligence Will Prevail Over AI in 2026
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Updated · The Washington Post · Jun 7
Bard College Speech Says Human Intelligence Will Prevail Over AI in 2026
2 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Jun 7
Summary
A June 7 excerpt from a May 23 Bard College commencement speech argues that human intelligence will outlast artificial intelligence rather than be displaced by it.
The speech’s core claim is that as machines take over more tasks, the distinct value of human judgment, creativity and other uniquely human capacities becomes clearer.
Framed for graduates in the 2026 commencement season, the address opens by noting that even mentioning “AI” can provoke strong reactions on campuses.
The publication adds to the broader debate over AI’s social role by casting the technology not as a replacement for people, but as a force that sharpens what humans uniquely provide.