Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt doesn't think the AI industry is a bubble. He thinks of it as a "whole new industrial structure." At the RAISE Summit in Paris, Schmidt acknowledged that much of ...

Advice Asking Eric: Why do otherwise well-mannered people think open-mouth chewing is socially acceptable? Published: Jul. 20, 2025, 2:00 p.m.

Asking Eric: Should I warn her she’s at risk of being banned from the supermarket? Plus: Do I say something to an open-mouthed gum chewer?

Life & Culture Asking Eric: How can I make demonstrative friend understand she can’t go around hugging everyone? Published: Jul. 20, 2025, 11:00 a.m.

Dear Eric: My now-retired parents are terrific people. They’re interesting, kind, hardworking and A++ grandparents. My wife and I marvel at how instinctive, capable and giving they are with our ...

Advice Asking Eric: My friend wears the same clothes for a month and it’s drawing attention Published: Jul. 20, 2025, 7:00 a.m.

Advice Asking Eric: My parents are terrific people, but their anxiety is affecting my relationship with them Published: Jul. 20, 2025, 7:00 a.m.

Advice Asking Eric: ‘A++’ grand-parenting starting to slip as anxiety soars to new heights with age Published: Jul. 20, 2025, 7:00 a.m.

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is somewhat conflicted about staying with a friend when visiting their city.

Asking Eric: Manager’s affair causes chaos in the office Asking Eric: Mutual friend behaves inconsiderately in group Asking Eric: Friend wants to end friendship without conflict ...