Big Technology Podcast Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian on AI Competition, Agents, And Tariffs
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Apr 9, 2025 
Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud Platform, dives into the transformative role of AI in cloud services. He discusses how AI changes the competitive landscape, highlighting Google’s strategies to outpace rivals like Microsoft and Amazon. Kurian shares insights on generative AI's early applications in businesses, the rise of AI agents for productivity, and how tariffs are influencing the cloud sector. This engaging conversation sheds light on the future of cloud technology and the innovations driving it forward.
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AI-Driven Growth
- Google Cloud Platform's (GCP) growth surged due to AI, attracting diverse users.
- Some seek AI infrastructure, others utilize Google's AI models, and some use packaged AI agents.
Ford's AI Adoption
- Ford Motor Company uses GCP's Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) and AI infrastructure.
- They model airflow and wind tunnel simulations computationally instead of physically.
AI's Varying Importance
- AI's importance in cloud buying decisions varies across industries and countries.
- For AI-focused companies, it's crucial, while for others, it's less central.