PYMNTS.com September 8, 2023
Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google, has reportedly emerged as a powerful force in the world of technology and artificial intelligence (AI).
With a fortune of $27 billion, Schmidt has leveraged his wealth and influence to shape public policy and government decisions, Bloomberg reported Friday (Sept. 8).
One of Schmidt’s notable contributions is the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP), a private think tank located near the Pentagon, according to the report. SCSP focuses on the impact of AI and emerging technologies on the U.S. economy and national security. Experts from SCSP have testified before Senate committees and advised the House committee on strategic competition with China. Schmidt and his associates are set to share the stage with senior officials...