Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed during graduation speech about AI
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt faced boos during his commencement speech at the University of Arizona while discussing artificial intelligence. He compared AI's impact to that of the computer, acknowledging the fears of the graduating class regarding the future. Despite the negative reception, Schmidt encouraged graduates to embrace their power to shape the future of AI.
- ▪Eric Schmidt was booed multiple times during his speech about artificial intelligence.
- ▪He drew parallels between AI and the transformative impact of computers.
- ▪Schmidt urged graduates to engage with diverse perspectives and shape the future.
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Tech NewsFormer Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed during graduation speech about AISchmidt was met with boos at the University of Arizona as he likened the emergence of AI to the “technological transformation” brought about by the computer.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Eric Schmidt, CEO of Relativity Space and former CEO of Google.Stefani Reynolds / Bloomberg via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 17, 2026, 4:45 PM EDTBy Mirna Alsharif and Austin MullenFormer Google CEO Eric Schmidt was booed multiple times Sunday while discussing artificial intelligence during a commencement speech at the University of Arizona.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Schmidt, who led Google for a decade, opened his…
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