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Graduates boo former Google CEO’s speech about AI at commencement ceremony

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At the University of Arizona commencement ceremony, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt tried to inspire students with a speech about the future of technology. But as soon as he said that 'AI will be part of every job,' thousands of graduates began loudly booing the stage.

For some, it sounds like progress, but for others, it sounds like many professions will soon simply disappear. The video quickly spread across social media, and users began commenting that young people increasingly view AI as a threat to their future 🚨

And this is not an isolated incident: similar reactions have recently occurred at other US universities. Students interrupted speakers and expressed displeasure and fear of technology, especially against the backdrop of news about layoffs, automation, and the disappearance of internships for newcomers.

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