Eric Schmidt

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1,335 mentions 833 recordings first heard Aug 2009 last heard 18 Sep ↓623 vs the 6 months before

Software engineer, businessman, former Google CEO

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Podcasts frequently mention Eric Schmidt in connection with his former role as Google CEO and his involvement in AI policy and investment. He is cited as a former Google chief who has appeared at university events where remarks about AI provoked boos from audiences [1][3]. Schmidt is also referenced as a participant in the 2018 National Security Commission on AI, highlighting his influence on government AI strategy [1]. Several shows note his early investment in Anthropic, an AI startup, linking him to the broader tech‑investment ecosystem [3][6]. Additionally, discussions include his association with a company called Green Autonomy producing systems for Ukraine, illustrating a link to defense‑related technology ventures [1].

[1] The Documentary Podcast — Who's afraid of the AI job-snatchers? [2] TechStuff — TechStuff Redux: The Secret Stanford Off-Campus Class for Tech’s Next Titans [3] The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett — The Man Who Calls BS On AI: AI Is The World’s Greatest SCAM, And They All Know It! | Ed Zitron [4] The President's Daily Brief — PDB Situation Report | August 22nd, 2026: Trump’s Iran Crackdown Could Trigger a Collision With China [5] TBPN — Tesla’s Roadster, Car Week Takes, Unwell Beverages Shuts Down | Diet TBPN [6] TBPN — Cursor Acquisition Closes, Bezos x Liverpool, Flying Roadster, Car Week, Gen Z Trends & More [7] The Chris Hedges Report — How the Epstein Network is Privatizing the Government & Building Out the Surveillance State (w/Whitney Webb) | TCHR

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Vince CoglianeseVINCE · Caught in the Amnesty Trap | Episode 373 · 52:43 · 18 Sep
…We heard from uh Senator Eric Schmidt this week, as well as um Cash Patel, the director of the FBI.…
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UnknownVINCE · They Said They'd Never Go Back! | Episode 371 · 13:39 · 16 Sep
…Senator Eric Schmidt asked him specifically about whether or not there are any ongoing investigations into illegal straw donations or foreign money, in particular flowing into ActBlue.…
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Dr. Janice SteinThe Bridge with Peter Mansbridge · Has Iran Gone Quiet, or Is The Real Crisis Just Starting? · 27:40 · 14 Sep
…You know, Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google, goes to Ukraine all the time because he's led the drone innovation.…
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Moris DieckDimes y Billetes · Anthropic: Cinco advertencias sobre la IA · 7:57 · 13 Sep
…Not more than Eric Schmidt, ex CEO of Google, always……
Rob YoungThe Documentary Podcast · Who's afraid of the AI job-snatchers? · 12:35 · 7 Sep
…That's the former boss of Google, Eric Schmidt, being booed……
Craig S. SmithEye On A.I. · In 5 to 10 Years, Using Weapons Without AI Will Be Considere... · 3:44 · 31 Aug
…I mean Eric Schmidt is no one…
Danny ClinkscaleThe Program · H2 Danny Unleashed · 43:35 · 28 Aug
…Stand down, Eric Schmidt.…
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