The commencement speech that shook the world
Eric Schmidt's commencement speech at a recent graduation sparked controversy as he declared that AI is inevitable and suggested that innovation has come to an end. His remarks were met with boos from the audience, highlighting a growing concern about the impact of AI on the workforce. The event underscored the importance of human creativity and the ability to challenge the status quo in an age increasingly dominated by technology.
- ▪Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google, stated that AI is inevitable during his commencement speech.
- ▪His comments were met with overwhelming boos from the graduates in attendance.
- ▪The speech raised concerns about the future of jobs and the role of innovation in a world increasingly reliant on AI.
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| Publication time | Sat, 23 May 2026 02:52:36 +0000 |
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The commencement speech that shook the world Don't innovate. Regurgitate! Ibrahim Diallo about an hour ago ~ 5 minutes read Buy me Coffee There he was, the man at the helm of innovation. Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google. The man who once said, google doesn't need to record your conversation, it already knows everything about you. Yet he didn't see this one coming. In his speech, he looked clear-eyed into the crowd of graduates and told them that AI is inevitable. There was a group of people who will have a hard time joining the workforce. Companies keep using AI as the excuse for laying off workers. Dario keeps telling us by next year, AI will take over all jobs and there is nothing we can do. They will have nothing, and they better embrace it and be happy.
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