Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed at Arizona U commencement speech

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Eric Schmidt, former Google CEO, faced student boos during a commencement speech at the University of Arizona when discussing AI's societal impact.
He acknowledged AI-induced fears among graduates regarding job security, climate change, and political division, calling these concerns rational.
A similar incident occurred at the University of Central Florida, where a speaker on AI's revolutionary role was also booed, highlighting polarized views on the topic.
Pew Research found about half of Americans are more concerned than excited about AI's growing role in daily life, especially in tech-heavy sectors.
In contrast, Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang at Carnegie Mellon University promoted AI as a net positive, creating new jobs and opportunities for graduates.
Schmidt urged students to shape AI's future rather than be shaped by it, emphasizing human agency in technological evolution.

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