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Google’s Sundar Pichai chose optimism over AI at Stanford. Graduates walked out anyway

Google CEO Sundar Pichai's Stanford commencement speech avoided AI despite leading a major AI company, prompting student protests and criticism.

Jun 1541

If you’re giving a commencement speech in 2026, maybe don’t mention AI

Graduating students are increasingly skeptical about a future shaped by artificial intelligence, prompting university leaders to reconsider how they address AI in commencement speeches.

May 1748

University of Arizona students boo Eric Schmidt’s AI cheerleading during commencement

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt received boos from University of Arizona students during his commencement speech as he advocated for AI's benefits, reflecting broader student concerns about job displacement and automation.

May 1749