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University of Arizona students boo Eric Schmidt’s AI cheerleading during commencement
ThinkingNews Desk · how this was written
At the University of Arizona’s commencement, Eric Schmidt delivered a speech that addressed “rational” concerns about AI and automation’s impact on jobs. His remarks, along with those of other speakers who referenced artificial intelligence, were met with loud boos from the graduating crowd. The audience’s reaction reflected widespread discomfort with the topic.
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How it was reported
- The Verge·University of Arizona students boo Eric Schmidt’s AI cheerleading during commencement
- Hacker News·Multiple commencement speakers booed for AI comments during graduation speeches
- TechMeme·Eric Schmidt faced loud boos during his University of Arizona commencement speech while discussing "rational" fears over the impact of AI and automation on jobs (Lauren Edmonds/Business Insider)
- Hacker News·Eric Schmidt speech about AI booed during graduation