AI, Google and Eric Schmidt

Gen Z men could ditch real women for AI, warns Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt after a tragic suicide involving a chatbot
A mother recently sued an AI company after her 14-year-old killed himself after his chatbot demanded the boy not cheat on it by dating actual girls.
Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt warns perfect AI girlfriends could worsen loneliness for young men
That kind of obsession is possible, especially for people who are not fully formed,” Schmidt said during a podcast.
Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt Sounds Alarm On ‘Perfect’ AI Girlfriends And Their Impact On Relationships
As AI technology rapidly advances, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has raised concerns about individuals forming emotional bonds with it. Referring to AI as the "perfect" girlfriend or boyfriend, Schmidt warned that young people who turn to AI chatbots for companionship could become more isolated, leading to potentially harmful effects.
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt warns of 'perfect AI girlfriends'
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has warned about the dangers of AI chatbots, particularly their potential to deepen loneliness among vulnerable young men. He highlighted the risks of emotional attachment to "perfect AI girlfriends" and called for greater parental oversight in the face of this growing concern.
'Perfect' AI girlfriends or boyfriends could be dangerous, warns former Google CEO Eric Schmidt
Eric Schmidt cautioned about AI companions. He highlighted the risks for young people. AI relationships can increase loneliness. They can also lead to extremism and misogyny. A teen tragically ended his life after bonding with an AI chatbot.
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Eric Schmidt Is Worried About A.I. Risks to ‘Highly Suggestible’ Young People
The rise of A.I. friends or girlfriends amongst young men is an “unexpected problem” of A.I., according to the ex-Google CEO.
Former Google CEO outlines how AI could be dangerous for kids
Big tech companies have spent an estimated $90 million to block the bipartisan Online Kid Safety bill from passing Congress.
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Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt says AI will 'shape' identity and that 'normal people' are not ready for it
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt said in the future AI could be a child's best friend, shaping their identity and worldview.
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Eric Schmidt ’76 shares AI insights in McCosh 50 book launch conversation for 'Genesis'
The former Google chairman and CEO urged Princeton undergraduates and graduate students to tackle the “inconceivably large” ...
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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt Says U.S. Trails China in AI Development
Former Google CEO Eric E. Schmidt said the U.S. is falling behind China in the race to develop more powerful artificial ...
The Silicon Valley leaders who have experimented with psychedelics
Silicon Valley has a long history with psychedelics, and some of its best-known leaders have partaken, including Steve Jobs ...
Eric Schmidt on Henry Kissinger’s surprising warning to the world on AI
Humans are only just beginning to reckon with the implications of sharing our planet with synthetic entities more intelligent ...
Google’s Eric Schmidt Offers $1 Million to Tech Problem Solvers
Google’s Eric Schmidt will be donating $1 million to help solve world problems through technology. Schmidt announced the news ...
These Are AI's 'Most Obvious' Risks, According to Google's Former CEO
Google's former CEO Eric Schmidt elaborated on the risks of AI in a Monday episode of The Prof G Pod podcast with NYU ...