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Bill Gates, Reid Hoffman‑Backed iRocket Will Go Public In $400M SPAC Deal With Wilbur Ross's Firm–Shockwave Rocket Sets 2027 Launch

In a move that feels like science fiction come to life, Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc., the small New York launch startup backed by Bill Gates, Reid Hoffman, and Eric Schmidt through Village Global, announced on June 2 that it is gearing up for a $400 million special purpose acquisition company merger…

Benzinga

Philanthropist Wendy Schmidt insists science and immersive media can inspire action for the planet

Philanthropist Wendy Schmidt and her husband, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, have long insisted that the scientific advancements they fund be shared widely and for the planet's protection

The Independent UK

Ex-Google CEO says superintelligence is tech's holy grail—but the U.S. is ill-equipped to address its 'natural limit'

Superintelligence is why some of the biggest names in tech, including Mark Zuckerberg and Sam Altman, are warring over AI talent.

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'Do You Really Think We're Going To Get Rid Of Lawyers?' Says Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt — Predicts AI Will Only Make Jobs More Complex

"Do you really think we're going to get rid of lawyers?" former Google CEO Eric Schmidt recently asked, warning that artificial intelligence will complicate legal work—not eliminate it.

Benzinga

China haunts Bilderberg talks as usual suspects plot world domination

The corporate, political and tech bigwigs meeting in Sweden are worried about an ‘authoritarian axis’ – maybe AI drones will fix things?

The Guardian - US

OpenAI chairman reveals the rocket ship mantra from Google’s ex-CEO Eric Schmidt that has inspired his career

The tech executive’s held top roles at OpenAI, Salesforce, and Twitter. Learning to embrace opportunity among tough situations—like dealing with Elon Musk—have helped him find success.

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Inspirational Quotes: Serena Williams, J.R.R. Tolkien And Others

Read inspirational quotes about putting your time to good use, improving your self-talk and staying focused on right now.

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From Silicon Valley to the Pentagon: Big AI is going full Beltway

In Washington’s new AI universe, national security and corporate AI ambitions are fusing—reshaping policy, procurement, and the global balance of power.

Fortune

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt’s AI Expo serves up visions of war, robotics, and LLMs for throngs of tech execs, defense officials, and fresh recruits

From drone swarms to doomsday scenarios, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt’s DC showcase reveals how AI, geopolitics, and defense are fusing into one strategic vision.

Fortune

China is building a constellation of AI supercomputers in space — and just launched the first pieces

China has launched the first cluster of satellites for a planned AI supercomputer array. The first-of-its-kind array will enable scientists to perform in-orbit data processing.

LiveScience

The Guardian view on Labour’s competition policy: don’t let big tech set the agenda

Editorial: Ministers seem to think a more conciliatory approach to corporate behemoths is good for growth. The evidence suggests otherwise

The Guardian - UK

Labour’s open door to big tech leaves critics crying foul

Promises of tech-driven growth give big US firms access to Downing Street that leaves rivals in the cold

The Guardian - UK

Samaya AI, startup selling AI tools to Wall Street, gets $43.5 million in new funding

NEA led the round for the company, which is also backed by ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt, Meta AI's Yann LeCun, Two Sigma's David Siegel, and former Goldman Sachs executive Marty Chavez

Fortune

Billionaire ex-Google boss Eric Schmidt buys 'luxurious' £42m London mansion

The world’s 54th richest person has become the latest American to invest in the capital’s luxury real estate market after purchasing the Grade II-listed building in Holland Park

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The Guardian - UK

Ex-Google boss Eric Schmidt buys £42m London mansion

Deal to buy Holland Park home, which ex-CEO reportedly plans to rent out, is one of string by Americans in the capital

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Former Google chief Eric Schmidt takes the reins at rocket startup Relativity Space

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has assumed the top job at the startup Relativity Space, which aims to compete with SpaceX and other big launch companies.

Fortune

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt sounds alarm over a ‘Manhattan Project’ for superintelligent AI

Eric Schmidt, Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang, and Center for AI Safety Director Dan Hendrycks are warning that treating the global AI arms race like the Manhattan Project could have dangerous consequences.

International Business Times UK

AI in the Wrong Hands? Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt Fears Tech Could Be Used for Biological Weapons

Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt warns AI could be used for biological weapons by rogue states. He calls for government oversight of AI development.

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Rogue states could use AI to do ‘real harm’, warns ex-Google CEO

Eric Schmidt fears terrorist groups or countries such as North Korea, Iran or Russia may use AI to develop weapons

Evening Standard

Former Google boss warns of ‘extreme risk’ from terrorists posed by AI

Eric Schmidt called for governments to have oversight on private tech companies.

The Independent UK

Google and OpenAI back new online safety tools to combat child sexual abuse

The initiative will help firms that are unable to afford or build safety mechanisms access technology to detect, review and report child sexual abuse.

The Guardian - US

Bilderberg Group changes itself for the modern world – and return of Trump

Once the apex of conspiracy theories, the influential group signals a shift by naming ex-Nato chief as new co-chair

Windows Central

Former Google lead says we should "seriously think" about pulling the plug on AI once it starts self-improving: "It’s going to be very difficult to maintain that balance"

Google CEO Eric Schmidt says we should pull the plug on self-improving AI because it will be difficult to maintain balance.

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Ex–Google CEO Eric Schmidt warns that when AI starts to self-improve, ‘we need to seriously think about unplugging it’

The longtime tech executive warns that it’s a “dangerous point” when AI begins learning on its own.

Windows Central

Google CEO throws a lethal jab at Microsoft's AI efforts: "I would love to do a side-by-side comparison of our models. They're using someone else's models."

Google CEO Sundar Pichai admits AI progression and development will slow down in 2025. He says top AI labs will need to make significant breakthroughs in reasoning to continue scaling.

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