Newscast The Google Boss And The Massive AI Gamble
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Nov 18, 2025 
Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Alphabet, discusses the future of AI and its economic implications in a rare interview. He warns about the potential burst of the AI bubble, highlighting that no company is safe from its fallout. Pichai explores the environmental costs of AI, particularly the energy demands of data centers, and Google's commitment to clean energy. He also delves into the need for skilled immigration to sustain innovation in the U.S. and shares insights on the exciting developments at Waymo in autonomous vehicles.
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Visiting The Googleplex And DeepMind
- Faisal describes the Googleplex and the Heatherwick building housing DeepMind as distinct hubs.
- He notes the sunny optimism and the staff's share-based motivation during the boom.
A Rare Interview With Sundar Pichai
- Faisal secured a rare half-hour interview with Sundar Pichai to discuss AI's wide impacts.
- He frames the conversation around economics, geopolitics, jobs, electricity and trust.
Queries Rely On Massive Physical Supply Chains
- A simple user query depends on vast physical infrastructure, chips and geopolitical supply chains.
- Faisal stresses the non-magical, resource-heavy reality behind conversational AI.