Google’s ex-CEO blames ‘work from home’ for Google ‘falling’ behind in AI race

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt criticized Google’s work policies at Stanford, claiming the focus on remote work and work-life balance hindered their competitive edge in AI. He stated that startups like OpenAI and Anthropic outpaced Google due to their intense work culture. Despite requiring employees to be in-office three days a week, Google faces increased pressure in AI advancements.