Robert F. Smith urges businesses to preserve intern programs amid AI disruption

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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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