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Eric Schmidt is the Executive Chairman for Google (formerly CEO from 2001–2011). Prior to joining Google, Eric served on the board of directors for Apple Inc., the board of trustees[…]

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Google’s Eric Schmidt and Jared Cohen argue why the future will empower the good, not the evil.

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