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At the Carnegie Mellon University graduation ceremony for the class of 2026, Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang was invited to give the keynote speech. Standing on this campus that "invented the future," he reflected on his immigrant journey, entrepreneurial path, and thoughts on the era of artificial intelligence, also extending an enthusiastic invitation to the young people stepping into society: to put their hearts into their careers and to "run, not walk" in the AI era.

Starting with my mother's dream: This is her day

At the beginning of his speech, Jensen Huang first saluted the president, board members, professors, guests, and parents of students, emphasizing that this day belongs not only to the graduates but also to the family and teachers who have supported them to this day. He especially asked the graduates to stand, turn to their mothers, and say "Happy Mother's Day," reminding everyone that for graduates, this is just another step in their life journey, but for many parents, it is a moment of fulfillment after years of hard work and anticipation, a truly "dream come true" day.

He then shifted the topic to his own parents. "My journey is also their journey; I am their dream come true, and their dream is the American Dream." This family-centric opening set a sincere and warm tone for the entire speech.

An immigrant boy's American Dream

Jensen Huang recounted his growth as a first-generation immigrant. His father hoped to create a better future for his children in America and, when he was 9 years old, sent him and his brother to a Baptist boarding school in Oneida, Kentucky—a small town, a coal mining area, with a population of just a few hundred.

Two years later, his parents left everything behind in their homeland to come to the United States, almost starting anew with empty hands. His father was a chemical engineer, and his mother worked as a cleaner at a Catholic school, waking him up at 4 a.m. to help deliver newspapers. His brother helped him find a job as a dishwasher at the chain restaurant Denny’s, which he felt was already "a big step in his career."

In his memory, America was not easy, but it was full of opportunities; there were no guarantees, but always a "chance worth striving for." His parents came here because they believed America could give their children a chance. It was this belief in opportunity that supported the family in their fight in a foreign land and profoundly shaped his subsequent life choices.

From an ordinary college student to an entrepreneur

After recounting his childhood experiences, Jensen Huang mentioned that he later attended Oregon State University, really stepping onto the path of engineering and computing. This educational experience exposed him to cutting-edge technologies such as computer graphics, chips, and parallel computing, which also laid the groundwork for Nvidia's birth.

He did not portray himself as a typical story of a "genius achieving success effortlessly," but rather repeatedly emphasized: opportunities are never pre-written in the script; they are "made" through repeated attempts and choices. This resonated with his early experiences working in restaurants, delivering newspapers, and doing menial jobs—many seemingly ordinary or even hard jobs ultimately became the starting point for his understanding of society, responsibility, and teamwork.

AI era: The starting point of a new industrial revolution

When discussing the present, he turned the topic to artificial intelligence. He pointed out that today's graduates stand at a brand new starting line: a new industry is being born, a new era of science and discovery is opening. AI will greatly accelerate the expansion of human knowledge, helping us solve many problems that were previously difficult to tackle.

In his view, AI brings not only industrial transformation but also an opportunity to bridge the "digital divide." With the computational and intelligent capabilities of AI, in the future, powerful tools can be brought to billions of people around the world who are encountering high-performance computing for the first time. This not only helps with re-industrialization and rebuilding manufacturing capabilities but also has the potential to create a future that is more prosperous, capable, and hopeful than the world inherited by the previous generation.

He emphasized that no generation has ever had such strong tools and such broad opportunities as the class of 2026 when stepping out of campus. In the race of AI, "we all stand at the same starting line," and the key is who will truly engage in it.

Facing AI: Four things beyond fear

Jensen Huang did not shy away from societal concerns about AI but posed a simple question: "Do we want our children to be empowered by AI, or to be left behind by those who will use AI?" He pointed out that no parent hopes their child will be left behind by the times, so we must choose to face the challenges ahead: confronting risks while actively shaping the future.

He summarized the four things that need to be done in the era of AI:

• Drive technology forward safely.

• Develop comprehensive and prudent policies.

• Make AI widely accessible, not just in the hands of a few who can code.

• Encourage everyone to participate rather than stand by passively.

In his view, "Everyone should have AI"; opportunities should not only belong to those who understand technology. This point serves both as a call to policymakers and as a reminder to the engineers, scientists, and product builders present.

A message for the class of 2026: Run, don’t walk

At the end of the speech, Jensen Huang returned to the graduates. He said that every person present today is at an extraordinary historical juncture:

• A new industry is budding.

• A new scientific era is opening its doors.

• No generation has been so empowered with such powerful tools right after leaving school as you.

“This is your moment to help shape 'what's next'.” He gave the graduates a short and powerful message: “So—run, don't walk.”

He particularly quoted Carnegie Mellon University's motto—“My heart is in the work.” He encouraged the graduates:

• To truly put their hearts into their work and careers.

• To do things worthy of their education, potential, and talent.

• To also be worthy of those who believed in and supported them when they were unknown.

Amidst the enthusiastic applause, he congratulated the class of 2026, wishing them to immerse themselves fully and run boldly in the AI era filled with "heat" and "energy."

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