Robert F. Smith

American billionaire investor

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Robert F. Smith urges businesses to preserve intern programs amid AI disruption
business Jun 15, 2026, 2:00 AM
Robert F. Smith urges businesses to preserve intern programs amid AI disruption
  • Robert F. Smith spoke at Fortune's Brainstorm Tech conference in Aspen, emphasizing the need for internships in tech.
  • He shared his personal experience of securing an internship at Bell Labs, which shaped his career.
  • Smith concluded that maintaining intern programs is crucial for fostering optimism and innovation in the tech industry.
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