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This event highlights a critical intersection between AI governance and geopolitical ethics, specifically regarding how large-scale models are deployed for defense contracts in conflict zones. The protest underscores growing scrutiny on the societal implications of providing generative AI infrastructure to military entities involved in active warfare.

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Sundar Pichai faces boos, walkout at Stanford graduation ceremony over Google’s Israel, ICE ties

TechCrunchJune 15, 20263 min read

AI is once again at the heart of a college graduation protest — this time for the technology's use in Google's defense contracts.

Over the weekend, Google CEO Sundar Pichai faced a small revolt when he delivered his commencement speech at Stanford University, where he earned his graduate degree in materials science and engineering. About 200 students from the graduating class reportedly walked out, while others loudly booed the tech executive. The focus of the…

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