![]() ![]() They’re a good way to keep you a step ahead of the competition or, at the very least, an indication to shareholders and consumers that you’re focused on the future.Ī decade ago this year, Google went on a shopping spree. These are precisely the kinds of projects a company invests in during boom times. ![]() High risks, potentially high rewards and extremely long runways. Thing is, when it’s time to bring the McKinseys of the world in to take a look at the books, fingers invariably point toward the moonshots. Everyday Robots was notably gutted by this year’s round of corporate layoffs. Google’s work in robotics has thus far been spotty. ![]() The company’s showing thus far with things like Bard has been a bit of a disappointment - enough to actually make Bing relevant for a minute. With hype around generative AI at an all-time high, the onus is on CEO Sundar Pichai to convince the world that Google hasn’t missed a step. That’s hardly a new phenomenon, of course - previous developer conferences have showcased how in-house developments have made their way into real-world applications like screening phone calls and making dinner reservations. I honestly don’t expect much of anything related to this beat, though AI is going to be all over that thing. I’m heading back to the South Bay next week, thanks to Google I/O, which is coming back to the Shoreline Amphitheater. ![]()
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