Google’s chief executive Sundar Pichai has projected a positive image of his company’s leadership in artificial intelligence, downplaying criticism from rivals and antitrust fights that could force the tech giant to split itself up. At The New York Times’s DealBook Summit, Mr. Pichai said Google’s search engine would undergo significant changes by 2025, despite expecting a slowdown in AI development.
Mr. Pichai acknowledged the challenge posed by generative A.I., but believes Google can innovate quickly enough to overcome it. He also took a rare jab at Microsoft, suggesting that his company has built an unassailable lead in A.I. and criticizing Microsoft’s use of OpenAI technology.
Google is facing multiple antitrust lawsuits, including a federal judge considering a request for the company to divest its Chrome browser. Mr. Pichai vowed to defend himself against these allegations, but emphasized the importance of his company’s AI efforts.
Notably, President-elect Donald Trump expressed skepticism about a potential Google corporate split, but Mr. Pichai said they had not discussed litigation since the election. Despite this, both leaders shared optimism about building American competitiveness in A.I. and innovative solutions to drive progress.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/04/business/dealbook/google-ai-sundar-pichai.html