Kevin O’Leary, the venture capitalist famous for his role on ABC's Shark Tank, believes that students protesting against Israel over its attacks on Palestine are ruining their job prospects.
What Happened: While student protests date back a hundred years, the protests in the 60s and 70s were documented on film and had poor resolution unlike now when all footage is shot in 1080p or 4k resolution, O’Leary said.
“We see you now. All you need is to have your eyes exposed…and for the rest of your life, you’re in this pile!”
These images will be identified by the artificial intelligence employed by employers during their background check, leaving them unemployed, he said. For every person whose picture of burning a flag turns up, employers can find another with a clear record, he added.
“These people are screwed,” O’Leary said on Fox News‘ ‘The Five’ chat show on Wednesday.
Leary said in another interview this week that he would continue to hire from universities like UCLA and Columbia where protests are taking place, but these would be on an individual basis, he clarified.
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