Stanford Students Walk Out of Google CEO Sundar Pichai's Commencement Speech in Protest
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Summary
At Stanford University's 2025 commencement, hundreds of graduating students walked out in protest of Google CEO Sundar Pichai's speech, jeering and booing as he took the stage. The walkout reflects growing anger among college students toward the tech industry, with approximately 200 graduates participating in the demonstration. Pichai did not mention AI in his speech, but the backlash still occurred, highlighting broader discontent with tech industry practices and leadership.
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The walkout, first covered by SF Gate, featured some 200 graduates who jeered, b
As anger at the tech industry boils over, college students across the United States are using their graduation ceremonies as a forum to voice their discontent.
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