SaMedia, Dec. 7—Google CEO Sundar Pichai has announced sweeping changes to Google Search by 2025. At the DealBook Summit, he revealed that AI will soon make search faster, smarter, and more intuitive.
Pichai stated that some updates will be seen as early as 2025. These include AI-driven summary generation and improved video search via Google Lens. The company will also upgrade its Gemini model, enhancing tools used by over a billion people.
Pichai stressed that these advancements will revolutionize how users discover information. He pointed to Google’s AI technologies, like BERT and MUM, as superior in complex applications.
The CEO addressed competition from Microsoft and OpenAI, emphasizing Google’s tech edge. Pichai also discussed Google’s licensing deals with platforms like Reddit and The New York Times. He hinted at a future marketplace compensating content creators for AI training material.
In the information age, Pichai believes advanced search tools are essential. Google’s AI transformations aim to keep it at the innovation forefront.
Pichai also responded to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s earlier comment on Google’s role in the AI race. Pichai suggested a comparison of their models, noting Microsoft uses external AI models, referencing OpenAI.
