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Arizona students boo former Google CEO Eric Schmidt as he talks about AI during graduation speech
Eric Schmidt, the former Google CEO, faced jeers and boos during a commencement address at the University of Arizona's graduation ceremony on Friday.
TL;DR
- Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt was booed at the University of Arizona's graduation ceremony.
- The boos intensified when Schmidt discussed the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on society and the job market.
- Schmidt acknowledged students' fears about AI potentially displacing jobs and creating a sense of an uncertain future.
- He encouraged graduates to adapt to technology and actively shape the development and use of AI.
- Some students also booed Schmidt due to past sexual assault allegations.
- The University of Arizona defended inviting Schmidt, citing his significant contributions to technology and innovation.
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang offered a more optimistic view on AI's potential to create opportunities during a separate speech.