'Learn to read the room': ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt is the latest commencement speaker to get booed for mentioning AI
Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google, faced backlash during his commencement speech at the University of Arizona for discussing artificial intelligence. Students expressed their discontent, particularly with his assertion that they would help shape AI. This incident follows a similar occurrence at the University of Florida, highlighting a growing concern among graduates regarding the implications of AI on their future job prospects.
- ▪Eric Schmidt was booed by students at the University of Arizona for his comments on AI.
- ▪The backlash reflects a broader concern among graduates about the impact of AI on the job market.
- ▪This incident follows a similar reaction to AI mentions by another speaker at the University of Florida.
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AI Platforms & Assistants 'Learn to read the room': ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt is the latest commencement speaker to get booed for mentioning AI News By David Nield published 19 May 2026 Not the right moment, Eric When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Students weren't happy with Schmidt's comments (Image credit: Official LeWeb/Flickr/CC-by-2.0) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Eric Schmidt is the latest AI advocate to get booed by studentsThe University of Arizona class of 2026 weren't impressed by his AI remarksThere's been a growing backlash to the tech…
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