Hundreds of students at Stanford University staged a walkout during commencement ceremonies as Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai took the stage to deliver the graduation address, highlighting ongoing campus activism surrounding technology companies and the conflict in the Middle East.
According to local reports, approximately 200 students left the ceremony shortly after Pichai was introduced.
The project has been the focus of criticism from activists who oppose corporate support for Israeli government operations.
Despite the demonstration, Pichai largely avoided political topics during his remarks.
He encouraged graduates to view uncertainty as an opportunity rather than an obstacle.
The protest reflects broader tensions that have emerged on university campuses over the past several years, particularly regarding the role of major technology companies in global political issues.
Student groups have increasingly used commencement ceremonies and other high-profile events to draw attention to concerns about corporate partnerships, military contracts, and geopolitical conflicts.
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