Eric Schmidt.
software engineer, businessman, former Google CEO
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 63
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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Google funded a campaign affecting California policy while Jane Fonda opposed an organization backed by Eric Schmidt.Some support1 report
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A plant is producing warheads intended for Eric Schmidt's arsenal.Some support1 report
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Tech elite, including Eric Schmidt, face public backlash against unchecked AI power, leading to intense scrutiny of Sam Altman and OpenAI.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Bain Capital co-chairman and Eric Schmidt are reported to be backers of Solari Capital.Some support1 report
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Anthony Scaramucci and Eric Schmidt briefly worked together during their time at Google.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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A podcast hosted by Inside Blackstone Podcast explores trends in the global economy, market shifts, and the future of AI-enabled healthcare.Some support1 report
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Fareed Zakaria moderated a discussion on CNN, while Eric Schmidt was noted for his background as former CEO of Google.Some support1 report
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Prominent figures, including Emmanuel Saez, Eric Schmidt, and Larry Page, are leading the opposition campaign against the progressive tax measure, Proposition 40.Some support1 report
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Leaders visited Vietnam, including Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, for the ASEAN Future Forum, discussing AI development potential in the country.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt attended a groundbreaking ceremony in Albuquerque for a fusion power project.Some support1 report
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Tech companies are testing military AI in conflict zones, with former CEO Eric Schmidt commenting on the industry's role in war.Some support3 reports
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Crawford County conducted a tax deed auction for properties and Eric Schmidt oversaw MTI's building conversion to a police station.Some support1 report
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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is involved in high-stakes political races in Colorado through his major political donations.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Eric Schmidt and Wendy Schmidt jointly led a campaign against Proposition 45 on August 4, 2026.Some support1 report
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Genesis AI, a French robotics startup, is emerging from the competitive tech landscape and is backed by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt.Some support2 reports
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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt praised the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence.Well supported3 reports
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Relativity Space, led by Eric Schmidt, is a new company built by scientists at Ames Research Center, utilizing a partnership model similar to SpaceX, and recently acquired Google.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Eric Schmidt, a prominent figure in the tech industry, was a former leader of Google.Well supported8 reports
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Eric Schmidt was a guest speaker at OCAD University.Some support1 report
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Eric Schmidt spoke to students at the University of Arizona about the future role of Artificial Intelligence.Some support2 reports
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Dialog includes influential figures like Kravis, Eric Schmidt, and Elon Musk.Some support1 report
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A program is currently running under the leadership of CEO Eric Schmidt.Some support1 report
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Eric Schmidt, his wife Wendy, and Schmidt Sciences are involved in a DSA project at the Owens Valley Radio Observatory, providing financial backing and serving as co-principal investigators.Some support1 report
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Aaron Bernstine and Eric Schmidt are involved in proposed EMS legislation, noting that Highmark's reimbursement practices affect EMS operations.Some support1 report
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Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google, was the subject of mockery during commencement speeches on May 26, 2026.Some support1 report
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Around Eric Schmidt this week
News at the entities that move Eric Schmidt most-
Google StructuralSenators Richard Blumenthal and Josh Hawley grilled Google executives regarding the risks associated with artificial intelligence.Moves Eric Schmidt
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Anthropic StructuralAnthropic plans a data center near Cape Breton while EverWind builds a new facility in Nova Scotia.Moves Eric Schmidt
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PENTAGON StructuralObama signed the NDAA mandating an audit, revealing Pentagon assets exceed US economic output.Moves Eric Schmidt
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Gavin Newsom OperationalDeveloping pumped-hydroelectric storage systems in Lake County and Sonoma with state funding amid wildfire threats.Moves Eric Schmidt
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Jane Fonda OperationalBrandi Carlile performed and collaborated with Elton John and Joni Mitchell at the Grammy Museum, while Jane Fonda received a Visionary Award.Moves Eric Schmidt
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Chris Larsen OperationalChris Larsen is funding PACs that are influencing local races in Marin County.Moves Eric Schmidt
Connections
The 40 strongest of 63, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Google Structural
Eric Schmidt served as the Chief Executive Officer of Google during his tenure.
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Anthropic Structural
Eric Schmidt holds a minority ownership stake and has invested capital in Anthropic.
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Relativity Space Structural
Eric Schmidt serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Relativity Space.
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McAlester Transactional
McAlester plant currently supplies warheads for Eric Schmidt's arsenal.
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Eric Schmidt served as a co-chair of the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence.
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MTI Structural
Eric Schmidt provides oversight for MTI's building conversion project into a police station.
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Wendy Schmidt Operational
The two individuals are actively partnered, jointly leading a campaign against Proposition 45.
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PENTAGON Structural
Eric Schmidt served as a technology advisor to the US military establishment represented by the Pentagon.
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Wendy Transactional
The two entities jointly support the DSA project as co-backers.
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Mistral AI Transactional
Eric Schmidt has made an investment in Mistral AI.
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OCAD University Transactional
Eric Schmidt participated as a guest speaker at OCAD University.
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Jane Fonda Operational
The two entities are involved in a coalition actively opposing a specific measure related to housing development.
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University of Arizona Operational
Eric Schmidt actively engaged with the University of Arizona community, speaking about the future role of AI.
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Chris Larsen Operational
The two individuals actively collaborated to oppose a wealth tax.
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Mykhailo Drapatyi Mentioned together
A's priorities are noted to align with those of B regarding innovation.
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Cohere Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned in the context of high-level AI policy debates regarding risk and development pace.
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Special Competitive Studies Project Structural
Eric Schmidt serves as the chair of the Special Competitive Studies Project think tank.
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Kremlin Operational
Eric Schmidt is noted to be engaged in a rapid technological competition with the Kremlin.
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Donald Trump Mentioned together
The two individuals share a concern regarding the impact of AI on technological leadership.
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JD Vance Mentioned together
The two individuals were discussed together regarding the impact of artificial intelligence on future job security.
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Google AI Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned in the context of the AI boom and its competitive impact on future employment.
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Dialog Mentioned together
The company Dialog is associated with influential figures, including Eric Schmidt.
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Anthony Scaramucci Mentioned together
The relationship is based on a past professional working relationship at Google and Eric Schmidt's current status as a financial backer.
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California Operational
Eric Schmidt influences California's political and tax environment through financial donations.
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Highmark Shared context
The relationship is evidenced by Highmark's operational practices impacting the EMS sector, a field relevant to both entities.
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Sergey Brin Operational
The two tech leaders publicly disagree on a specific policy issue regarding taxation.
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Beijing Mentioned together
The relationship is discussed in the context of the global AI arms race and potential geopolitical conflicts.
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SpaceX Mentioned together
The entities are conceptually linked through the shared discussion of entrepreneurial ventures into space data centers.
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OpenAI Mentioned together
The entities are noted as part of the tech elite facing public scrutiny regarding the power and ethics of artificial intelligence.
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Jeffrey Epstein Mentioned together
The relationship is characterized by vague historical ties mentioned in relation to past events.
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Microsoft Mentioned together
Both entities are cited as industry leaders warning about the potential for AI job displacement.
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Moscow Shared context
Eric Schmidt issued a warning regarding Russia's satellite network.
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Albuquerque Shared context
Eric Schmidt attended a fusion power groundbreaking event while in Albuquerque.
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Meta Mentioned together
The relationship is observed in the context of AI adoption pressures affecting large technology companies.
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MIaMI Shared context
Eric Schmidt was observed purchasing a villa while located in Miami.
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House Mentioned together
The relationship is established by co-mention in the context of political discourse, specifically regarding constitutional amendments.
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Gavin Newsom Operational
Eric Schmidt publicly opposes California wealth tax policies championed by Gavin Newsom.
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Saudi Arabia Shared context
Eric Schmidt spoke at the Future Investment Initiative hosted in Saudi Arabia.
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Aaron Bernstine Mentioned together
Both individuals are involved in proposed legislation regarding EMS.
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DeepSeek Mentioned together
DeepSeek and Eric Schmidt are co-mentioned in discussions regarding the global AI arms race and potential conflict.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
3 eventsSeptember 2026
5 events- Bain Capital co-chairman and Eric Schmidt are reported to be backers of Solari Capital.
- Anthony Scaramucci and Eric Schmidt briefly worked together during their time at Google.
- A podcast hosted by Inside Blackstone Podcast explores trends in the global economy, market shifts, and the future of AI-enabled healthcare.
- Fareed Zakaria moderated a discussion on CNN, while Eric Schmidt was noted for his background as former CEO of Google.
- Prominent figures, including Emmanuel Saez, Eric Schmidt, and Larry Page, are leading the opposition campaign against the progressive tax measure, Proposition 40.
August 2026
5 events- A coalition led by Eric Schmidt opposes the proposed wealth tax in California.
- Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt attended a groundbreaking ceremony in Albuquerque for a fusion power project.
- Tech companies are testing military AI in conflict zones, with former CEO Eric Schmidt commenting on the industry's role in war.
- Crawford County conducted a tax deed auction for properties and Eric Schmidt oversaw MTI's building conversion to a police station.
- Eric Schmidt and Wendy Schmidt jointly led a campaign against Proposition 45 on August 4, 2026.
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June 2026
14 events- Tech elite, including Eric Schmidt, face public backlash against unchecked AI power, leading to intense scrutiny of Sam Altman and OpenAI.
- Leaders visited Vietnam, including Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, for the ASEAN Future Forum, discussing AI development potential in the country.
- Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is involved in high-stakes political races in Colorado through his major political donations.
- Genesis AI, a French robotics startup, is emerging from the competitive tech landscape and is backed by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt.
- Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt praised the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence.
- Relativity Space, led by Eric Schmidt, is a new company built by scientists at Ames Research Center, utilizing a partnership model similar to SpaceX, and recently acquired Google.
- Eric Schmidt, a prominent figure in the tech industry, was a former leader of Google.
- Eric Schmidt was a guest speaker at OCAD University.
- Eric Schmidt spoke to students at the University of Arizona about the future role of Artificial Intelligence.
- Dialog includes influential figures like Kravis, Eric Schmidt, and Elon Musk.
- A program is currently running under the leadership of CEO Eric Schmidt.
- Eric Schmidt, his wife Wendy, and Schmidt Sciences are involved in a DSA project at the Owens Valley Radio Observatory, providing financial backing and serving as co-principal investigators.
- Aaron Bernstine and Eric Schmidt are involved in proposed EMS legislation, noting that Highmark's reimbursement practices affect EMS operations.
- Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google, was the subject of mockery during commencement speeches on May 26, 2026.