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Google CEO Sundar Pichai Dodges AI (and Boos) During Stanford Commencement
Google CEO Sundar Pichai played it safe during his graduation speech at Stanford on Sunday.
TL;DR
- Google CEO Sundar Pichai delivered a commencement speech at Stanford University.
- Pichai avoided direct discussion of AI, referencing advice on "what not to say" due to student protests against AI topics at other graduations.
- He urged graduates to "choose optimism" and shared a personal anecdote about reframing a negative perception into a positive one.
- The speech subtly addressed anxieties about AI's impact on entry-level jobs.
- Pichai noted that graduates will both drive AI progress and deal with its consequences.