The David Rubenstein Show Sundar Pichai
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Oct 10, 2024 
Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google and Alphabet, has been a transformative figure in tech since joining in 2004. He discusses his belief that AI is as revolutionary as fire and electricity, reshaping every industry. Pichai tackles Google's legal challenges amid antitrust lawsuits and shares insights on elevating cloud computing. He reflects on his journey from India to Silicon Valley and highlights the significance of innovation within large organizations, emphasizing the need for small, empowered teams to drive progress.
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AI's Profound Impact
- Google has been deeply invested in AI, powering many of its products, including Search.
- The recent rise of generative AI is just the beginning of a profound technological shift.
Waymo Experience
- Pichai regularly uses Waymo, Alphabet's self-driving car.
- He's impressed by its progress and how relaxed the experience is, even using his phone in the backseat.
Cloud's Growth
- Pichai bet on Google Cloud in 2015, recognizing Google's inherent cloud infrastructure.
- Cloud is now a robust business, projected to reach a $100 billion run rate alongside YouTube by the end of 2024.