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

The Verge | 18.05.2026 00:22
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt delivered the commencement address at the University of Arizona on Friday. And, as his speech veered into talk of AI, he was repeatedly drowned out by boos. AI is already a contentious topic, and it’s not surprising that those about to enter a ravaged job market feel particularly negative about it.