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Former Google CEO booed during speech at University of Arizona commencement

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Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google, was booed off and on during his remarks, especially when discussing artificial intelligence.

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Gizmodo
Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt Fails to Read Room on AI, Gets Booed into Oblivion (opens Gizmodo)
Published May 16, 2026
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Schmidt is the second commencement speaker this graduation season to receive this highly predictable response.
Breitbart News
U. of Arizona Graduates Boo Democrat Mega-Donor and Ex-Google Boss Eric Schmidt's Comments on AI (opens Breitbart News)
Published May 16, 2026
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Former Google CEO and Democrat mega-donor Eric Schmidt encountered widespread booing from graduates during his commencement address at the University of Arizona on Saturday as he spoke about young people's "fear" of AI.
New York Post
Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed at Arizona commencement over AI, sex harassment claims from much-younger girlfriend (opens New York Post)
Published May 16, 2026
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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt was roundly booed by students at the University of Arizona's graduation Saturday — following backlash over his selection as commencement speaker over sex abuse allegations from his much-younger ex girlfriend.
The Guardian
Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed after AI remarks at Arizona commencement (opens The Guardian)
Published May 17, 2026
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Pew research shows Americans are more worried than excited about AI as graduates voiced fears over jobs
12News Phoenix
Former Google CEO booed during speech at University of Arizona commencement (opens 12News Phoenix)
Published May 17, 2026
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Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google, was booed off and on during his remarks, especially when discussing artificial intelligence.
FOX Business
Eric Schmidt met with boos during University of Arizona commencement speech over AI fears (opens FOX Business)
Published May 17, 2026
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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt faced boos during a University of Arizona commencement speech after discussing artificial intelligence and workforce disruption fears.