Google CEO Sundar Pichai has struck again, this time speaking in vague terms about the company’s plans to incorporate artificial intelligence into its search engine. In a brief interview with The Wall Street Journal, Pichai was asked whether people would be able to ask questions and engage with Google’s LLMs (Learning Loss Machines) in the context of search. His answer was optimistic but ultimately left much to be desired. “Absolutely,” was his response.
Such statements bring the challenge of deciphering what this means for Google’s search in the long term. It serves as a reminder that Google is continually in the process of experimenting and iterating upon how they can position AI more strongly within their search. It left the article with few clear details and lots of questions unanswered.
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Sundar Pichai is one of the most renowned and respected figures in Silicon Valley. He is the current CEO of Google, and also Alphabet’s Chief Executive Officer. Pichai graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur and Stanford University. He has held numerous leadership roles with Google, including product management, engineering and development. In addition, he has long been an advocate for artificial intelligence, advocating for its increased use in the industry. His focus has been on products and initiatives that fully leverage the potential of artificial intelligence, particularly in regards to conversational AI and search. By leveraging his resources and knowledge, Pichai has quickly turned Google into a powerhouse of artificial intelligence, investments, and products.