TechCheck Google's cloud strategy amid tariff turmoil 04/09/25
Apr 9, 2025
Google Cloud's CEO discusses innovative strategies to tackle global tariff challenges while enhancing AI capabilities in cloud services. The conversation highlights recent improvements that reduce costs and boost performance despite semiconductor sourcing issues. Listeners will discover how the company is adapting its supply chains and infrastructure to navigate market volatility and assess the impact on their advertising and cloud businesses.
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Custom TPUs for AI Infrastructure
- Google uses custom-designed Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) for AI infrastructure.
- This approach helps manage costs and ensures they meet the demands of their large user base.
Co-engineering Models and Chips
- Google co-designs its AI models and the chips that run them.
- This co-engineering optimizes performance and cost-effectiveness for different AI model types.
Navigating Market Volatility
- Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian emphasizes the experience of his team in navigating market volatility.
- Their experience helps them handle global supply chain management and infrastructure operation.