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Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Google I/O 2022 📲 Stablecoins struggling to survive the crypto crash, and Apple discontinues the iPod

May 13, 2022
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, discusses the exciting products announced at Google I/O 2022, including the new Pixel Watch and Android-based tablet. Dan Seifert dives into hardware innovations, while Liz Lopatto offers insights into the tumultuous crypto market impacting stablecoins. Alex Cranz shares the latest gadget rumors and trends, including Apple's shift from the Lightning port to USB-C and the discontinuation of the iPod. The conversation also explores the future of augmented reality and how tech is evolving in a rapidly changing landscape.
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INSIGHT

Google's Core Focus

  • Google's focus is on AI, knowledge, and computing.
  • These core aspects drive product development across various services like Search, YouTube, and Maps.
INSIGHT

Google's AI Strategy

  • Google is focusing on a few key AI areas instead of many.
  • They are working on current production models, future large language models, and integrating these advancements.
ANECDOTE

From Demo to Product

  • Google often demos impressive AI tools at I/O, like the fence removal tool.
  • However, translating these demos into consumer products takes time and faces challenges.
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