Sundar Pichai teases new Google AI products, features in ‘next few months’
As 2025 gets underway, CEO Sundar Pichai reiterated to Googlers how the next few months will see new AI products and features.
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At I/O 2024 ‘Demo Slam,’ Google launched employee Gemini hackathon
Compared to past years, I/O 2024 felt much more like a developer conference by spanning two days. There was in fact a third day of I/O, with Google hosting a new “Demo Slam” event just for employees today where an internal Gemini hackathon was announced.
Expand Expanding CloseSundar Pichai on merging Android and Pixel teams, Google DeepMind, more
Sundar Pichai is out with an internal email today detailing the big “Platforms & Devices” reorganization of Android, Chrome and Pixel, as well as other company-wide changes.
Expand Expanding CloseSundar Pichai addresses Gemini’s ‘unacceptable’ errors and ‘at scale’ fixes
Sundar Pichai on Tuesday sent an internal memo reiterating how Google “got it wrong” with Gemini responses and image generation. The CEO told employees that they have to “focus on what matters most: building helpful products that are deserving of our users’ trust.”
Expand Expanding CloseSundar Pichai lays out Google’s 2024 goals, including building helpful Pixel devices
Earlier this week, Sundar Pichai said that Google has “ambitious goals and will be investing in [its] big priorities” in 2024. This includes AI and spans Google’s consumer to enterprise platforms.
Expand Expanding CloseSundar Pichai says Google layoffs are meant to ‘simplify execution’ & drive growth
So far, Google has made job cuts and reorganizations across hardware, Assistant, ads, core engineering, and YouTube. Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai said the layoffs are about “removing layers to simplify execution and drive velocity in some areas.”
Expand Expanding CloseSundar Pichai: AI to build Assistant’s original vision of ‘your own personal Google’ is here
In 2016, Google Assistant was announced as “your own personal Google,” and Sundar Pichai believes it has the AI “technology to actually do those things now.” The Google CEO was interviewed by the New York Times on Bard and the broader state of AI.
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Report: Google employees say Bard reveal was ‘botched’ while slamming CEO Sundar Pichai
Google pulled the cover off of its ChatGPT rival, Bard, earlier this week, but Google employees say that the debut was “rushed” and “botched,” and point the blame at CEO Sundar Pichai.
Expand Expanding CloseOn the wrist: Here’s Sundar Pichai wearing the Pixel Watch [Gallery]
Sundar Pichai talked with Kara Swisher at the 2022 Code Conference this evening in a wide-ranging interview that spanned productivity, competition, and M&A, while the Alphabet and Google CEO was seen wearing the Pixel Watch.
Expand Expanding CloseSundar Pichai thinks of the metaverse as more immersive computing with AR
Compared to Meta, Microsoft, Niantic, and a slew of other metaverse announcements, Google has been very quiet about its augmented reality plans in general. In a recent interview, Sundar Pichai gave his thoughts on the metaverse, but positioned Google’s future as a continuation of the core Search mission.
Expand Expanding CloseSundar Pichai: Fall Pixel line showcases Android 12 & ‘deep tech investments,’ touts long-term strategy
During Alphabet’s Q2 2021 earnings, Sundar Pichai talked quite a bit more about Google’s consumer hardware efforts than usual. The CEO teased the upcoming fall Pixel lineup, some highlights, and long-term strategy.
Expand Expanding CloseSundar Pichai talks about innovation, Silicon Valley, and more in wide-ranging interview
Sundar Pichai has historically maintained a low public profile, especially as of late, compared to other tech CEOs. A fascinating interview with the Alphabet/Google CEO by the BBC aired in the UK last week and reveals more than recent talks.
Expand Expanding ClosePichai teases ‘significant’ announcements at Google I/O 2021 as product cycles return to normal
Alphabet this afternoon reported big Q1 earnings with notable year-over-year growth as ad spending returned. In prepared remarks, CEO Sundar Pichai told investors to expect “significant product updates and announcements” at Google I/O 2021 next month.
Expand Expanding CloseLive Blog: Sundar Pichai testifies to Congress on Google’s dominance, antitrust concerns
The House Judiciary’s Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law today is hosting a hearing on “Online Platforms and Market Power.” In addition to the CEOs of Amazon, Apple, and Facebook, Sundar Pichai will be testifying about Google’s Search and advertising dominance, as well as antitrust concerns from Congress. Follow along as we highlight the most interesting questions and answers.
Expand Expanding CloseSundar Pichai argues ‘Google’s continued success is not guaranteed’ in opening antitrust statement
The chief executives of Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook tomorrow will appear before Congress to answer questions about their market dominance. Sundar Pichai’s written statement was released this evening, and it provides a high-level overview of Google’s defense against antitrust allegations.
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Google’s Sundar Pichai tells graduates to ‘be impatient’ in commencement speech
As school years come to an end, remote learning has given way to virtual graduation ceremonies. YouTube hosted a star-studded livestream today with the likes of President Obama, Billie Eilish, and Beyoncé. Sundar Pichai also took part with a commencement speech and shared his advice for the next generation.
[Update: Watch now] YouTube hosts ‘virtual graduation’ with Obama, Pichai, & more
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, many day-to-day and special activities have moved online. Graduation events are the latest, with YouTube hosting one next month that features many top commencement speakers.
Sundar Pichai: Google working on ‘initiatives and product ideas’ that support the Black community
On Sunday, the Google and YouTube homepages featured messages in “support for racial equality in solidarity with the Black community.” CEO Sundar Pichai today addressed employees about ongoing and future efforts to help.
Google expresses ‘support of racial equality, and all those who search for it’
This past week has seen widespread protests in cities across the United States. Google today expressed solidarity for this moment in history with a message on the Search homepage. YouTube has a similar display and is encouraging donations.
Sundar Pichai on WFH: Why it currently works for Google, ‘too early’ to determine lasting impact
Tech companies are well-positioned to work from home, with Mark Zuckerberg this week announcing a permanent remote shift for Facebook. Those plans were praised by some and debated by others. In another interview this week, Alphabet/Google CEO Sundar Pichai shared his outlook for work at Google.
Sundar Pichai talks future Google Pixel plans, messaging, management during COVID-19
Between the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing projects, and recent reports, things are kind of a whirlwind for Google at the moment. In an interview released today, Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai discussed the future of the Google Pixel lineup, progress of RCS, and how COVID-19 has been affecting Google’s business. Here’s the summary.
Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai calls for AI regulation
In his first big public move since being appointed the CEO of Alphabet last month, Sundar Pichai today called for AI regulation to govern how the promising new technology is leveraged.
New Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai gets $2 million salary, up to $240 million in stock
Sundar Pichai is one of the highest-paid executives in the world. Alphabet today outlined his new compensation package for the expanded role he’s taking on as CEOs of both Google and the parent company.
