Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google, delivered a commencement address at the University of Arizona on May 17, 2026.
His remarks on artificial intelligence were met with disapproval, as students booed him repeatedly throughout the speech.
This incident underscores the growing tensions surrounding discussions of AI and its implications in society.
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Update at 20:45 UTC on 2026-05-17
AI News reported Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed by lefty students at Arizona commencement over AI, sex harassment claims New York Post. AI News reported Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed during graduation speech about AI NBC News.
Sources: AI News