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Google CEO Sundar Pichai on the future of search, AI agents, and selling Chrome
@ The Verge
05/27/25
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Google is confident in its AI advancements, with a focus on bringing deep computer science research into practical products.
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AI will be as transformative as electricity, creating new products and categories that we can't yet envision.
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We're entering a new phase of AI where the platform shift will change how we interact with computers, moving towards natural language interfaces.
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AI's impact will be profound, allowing for self-improving platforms that can create new applications and services.
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The current phase of AI is akin to the early days of the internet, where new mediums allow for unprecedented creativity and expression.
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AI will enable a new wave of applications, similar to how mobile and the internet transformed user interaction and content creation.
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The introduction of AI-powered tools will make the process of creating and developing products accessible to a wider audience than ever before.
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The investment in AI technology will eventually yield significant returns, similar to how Gmail evolved into a major revenue source for Google.
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AI is a horizontal technology that impacts all areas of Google's business, from search to cloud services, and will drive new business opportunities.
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The future of augmented reality glasses powered by AI will create a seamless interaction with the world, similar to smartphones.
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There's a lot of opportunity to innovate around hardware and form factors during this platform shift, and I'm excited to see what we will be doing.
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The phone and laptop are legacy platforms, and I believe that in the future, consuming content will evolve beyond just looking at a screen.
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05/27/25
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We're going to be surrounded by information, and future Google products will organize that information and take action for you across the web.
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05/27/25
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People are consuming a lot more information, and there are more creators putting out content, making this an expansionary moment for the web.
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The web is evolving profoundly, with the number of web pages increasing by 45% in the last two years, indicating a significant growth in content availability.
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AI will make it frictionless to move between different content formats, allowing for seamless transitions and unlocking incredible opportunities.
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05/27/25
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AI mode will have sources, and we are committed to providing users with a breadth of web experiences, ensuring that we continue to send traffic to the web.
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05/27/25
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Despite concerns from publishers, we are seeing overall query growth in search, and the breadth of where we are sending people is increasing.
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We prioritize sending traffic to the web more than any other company, and we are committed to continuing this direction in the future.
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Overall, we are seeing query growth, including across Apple's devices, and the growth from AI overviews is healthy and continuing over time. YouTube has continued to grow despite the rise of TikTok, as people are engaging more and we are improving our products.
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The future web may not require rendering web pages for agents, suggesting a shift towards databases that agents can query for answers.
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05/27/25
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The web is evolving into a series of databases, and businesses must adapt to how agents interact with their services.
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05/27/25
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In an agent-first web, businesses will need to consider how to efficiently serve both dine-in and takeout customers, as both experiences are important.
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Agents will likely see faster adoption in enterprises than in consumer markets, as CIOs demand interoperability between systems.
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05/27/25
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The value for businesses to participate in an agent-driven world will vary; some may see growth while others may feel disintermediated.
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05/27/25
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Google's search ranking algorithm is designed to be impartial, and individual cases do not influence its operation.
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Sundar Pichai
05/27/25
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Google maintains a high standard for search results, ensuring accountability and trust through systematic evaluation of ranking signals.
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The future of AI includes self-improving technology, which has profound implications for various fields, including healthcare and creative industries.
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The next significant shift in AI will occur when it translates into robotics, creating a new dynamic in how we interact with technology.