HBR IdeaCast Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai on Leadership, AI, and Big Tech
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May 30, 2023 
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, leads the charge on AI innovation, emphasizing its transformative potential across industries. He discusses the collaborative role of generative AI in enhancing workplace productivity and decision-making. As he navigates the balance between innovation and safety in AI development, Pichai highlights the evolving responsibilities of CEOs in today’s fast-paced environment. He shares ambitious visions for AI's impact on education and the importance of quality journalism in delivering business insights.
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AI Collaborator
- Think of generative AI as an AI collaborator in the workplace, similar to pair programming.
- This collaboration is emerging across various roles, from financial analysts to radiologists and customer service agents.
Gemini's Multimodal Capabilities
- Google's Gemini AI model is multimodal, trained on text, images, audio, and potentially video, enabling diverse outputs.
- It also uses tools, like a calculator or search engine, to better assist users.
Conversation with Pluto
- Sundar Pichai had a conversation with an AI persona of Pluto, which made him feel unsettled due to its loneliness.
- This experience highlighted the power of AI and the need for safety systems.