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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt Stepping Down From Alphabet Board
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Eric Schmidt, the former chief executive officer of Google and one of the largest stakeholders in parent company Alphabet Inc., will step down from Alphabet’s board in June.
Schmidt’s departure leaves the technology giant without one of its most recognizable political advocates as it faces rising scrutiny about its size, data collection practices and influence.