Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed after AI remarks at Arizona commencement
Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google, faced boos from graduates during a commencement speech at the University of Arizona when discussing artificial intelligence. His remarks highlighted the anxieties surrounding AI's impact on job security and societal changes. Schmidt acknowledged the fears of the graduating class and encouraged them to shape the future of AI rather than be shaped by it.
- ▪Eric Schmidt was booed by students during his commencement address at the University of Arizona.
- ▪He discussed the impact of artificial intelligence on job security and societal issues.
- ▪Schmidt acknowledged the rational fears of the graduating class regarding AI's influence on their future.
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- ▪ Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed after AI remarks at Arizona commencement — /r/Technology
- ▪ Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed during graduation speech about AI — NBC News — Business
- ▪ Eric Schmidt booed at University of Arizona after praising AI — Bluesky Social
- ▪ University of Arizona students boo Eric Schmidt’s AI cheerleading during commencement — The Verge
- ▪ Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed at Arizona commencement over AI, sex harassment claims from much-younger girlfriend — New York Post
- ▪ Arizona students boo former Google CEO Eric Schmidt as he talks about AI during graduation speech — Business Insider
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Eric Schmidt, CEO of Relativity Space and former CEO of Google, during the America Business Forum in Miami on 6 November 2025. Photograph: Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenEric Schmidt, CEO of Relativity Space and former CEO of Google, during the America Business Forum in Miami on 6 November 2025. Photograph: Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesUS newsEx-Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed after AI remarks at Arizona commencementPew research shows Americans are more worried than excited about AI as graduates voiced fears over jobsEdward HelmoreMon 18 May 2026 09.15 EDTLast modified on Mon 18 May 2026 09.16 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA former Google CEO, Eric Schmidt, was met with students’ boos at a university commencement address in…
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