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MIT President Kornbluth: Excellence and Curiosity Drive Innovation

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MIT President Sally Kornbluth delivered a commencement address emphasizing the institution's core values of excellence and curiosity. She highlighted how the MIT experience fosters a strong community and a commitment to meritocracy, valuing potential over pedigree. Kornbluth encouraged graduates to embrace their curiosity as intellectual fuel for innovation and to always act ethically. AI

IMPACT Encourages a mindset of curiosity and ethical innovation, which can indirectly foster AI advancements.

RANK_REASON Commencement address from a university president discussing institutional values.

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MIT President Kornbluth: Excellence and Curiosity Drive Innovation

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · John Werner, Contributor ·

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