Google wants In fact, you know it has been at the forefront of machine intelligence for decades. Never mind losing to the generative AI hype party like OpenAI and Microsoft Bing. big plan. At his I/O developer conference this week, Google lit the AI fire hose in addition to announcing some new hardware (including a foldable phone). During the two-hour presentation, the company showed how they are busy incorporating generative technology into nearly everything they do. Chatbots, text generators, and content creation tools will soon be built into Google’s devices, search pages, Android apps, and Google’s Workspace suite of productivity apps, including Gmail, Docs, and Sheets.
In this week’s Gadget Lab, we talk about the big news from Google’s I/O event and why the company is so passionate about putting AI into everything.
Show memo
Everything the company announced, how Google is adding AI to search and Android, details about the new Pixel Fold (and why Google doesn’t care if you buy it), and more , read the full WIRED coverage from Google I/O.
Recommendation
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Julian Chokkattu can be found on Twitter @.Julian Chokkatu.Lauren Good is @Lauren Good.michael calorie is @snack fight. Please contact the main hotline at @.gadget lab. This show is hosted by Boone Ashworth (@boone ashworth). The theme music is by Solar Keys.
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