Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt recently made controversial comments during a talk at Stanford, suggesting that successful AI startups can steal intellectual property and then hire lawyers to clean up any resulting legal issues. He also discussed the rise of ChatGPT and the importance of employees working from home. Schmidt’s remarks were taken offline after receiving widespread attention from the press. During the talk, he also emphasized the potential of AI agents and shared advice for entrepreneurs on creating successful products, including a bold strategy involving TikTok. Despite his comments being removed from YouTube, Schmidt remains influential in Silicon Valley and is actively investing in startups.
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