Eric Schmidt

Former CEO

Google

Lab leaders

The most prominent accelerationist from big tech: sees AI as a race to be won, and treats safety regulation mainly as a risk of losing it.

Declines to give a number

On timing

Optimistic that AI is net-positive and that the US must win the race; supports guardrails only if they do not slow deployment.

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What they call for

  • Accelerating American AI development
  • Energy and compute build out
  • Competitive advantage over rival powers

Last verified 5 September 2026

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