Google CEO says AI model Gemini will the company’s ‘biggest focus’ in 2025 | TechCrunch
Dec 28, 2024 - techcrunch.com
CEO Sundar Pichai emphasized to Google employees that 2025 will be a pivotal year for the company, highlighting the urgency to accelerate their efforts. During a strategy meeting on December 18, Pichai and other executives, dressed in holiday sweaters, outlined their priorities, focusing on the critical nature of the upcoming years. The tech industry is heavily investing in AI, with Google needing to catch up in this area. Pichai noted the importance of internalizing the urgency and moving faster as a company, given the high stakes involved.
Pichai acknowledged that Google has some ground to cover in AI, despite the strong momentum of their Gemini app, which is based on their AI model. He stressed the need to close the gap and establish a leadership position in AI by 2025. Scaling the Gemini app on the consumer side will be Google's primary focus in the coming year, as they aim to strengthen their position in the competitive AI landscape.
Key takeaways:
CEO Sundar Pichai emphasized that 2025 will be a critical year for Google, highlighting the urgency and need for faster progress.
Google is heavily investing in AI, with mixed results, and aims to catch up in the AI sector.
The Gemini app, based on Google's AI model, is gaining momentum but requires further development to establish leadership.
Scaling the Gemini app on the consumer side will be Google's primary focus in the coming year.
