➀ Schmidt criticized the dominance of NVIDIA in the AI industry, highlighting the challenges faced by other companies. ➁ He discussed the high costs and resource demands of developing advanced AI models, emphasizing the financial and energy constraints. ➂ Schmidt also commented on the competitive landscape of AI globally, noting China's rapid progress and the need for the US to maintain its lead. ➃ He expressed concerns about the future of AGI, suggesting that significant advancements are still far off due to financial and technological barriers. ➄ Schmidt's remarks on remote work policies and their impact on company performance sparked significant controversy.