Michael Thomas, the Multiplatform Lead for Google Workspace, and Thomas Steiner, a Developer Relations Engineer at Google, discuss the ambitious shift of Google Sheets from a Java-based calculation engine to using WebAssembly Garbage Collection. They dive into the performance enhancements achieved through this transition and the challenges faced, including adapting existing JavaScript libraries. The conversation also touches on the evolving roles within Google and the broader implications of WebAssembly for multi-platform application development, signaling a bright future for web performance.

Thomas Steiner from Google's Project Fugu discusses the goal of enabling new web applications. They talk about web APIs, IWA vs PWA, face detection API, web transport API, MIDI, and file handlers in a PWA.

Thomas Steiner, a Developer Relations Engineer at Google, dives into the fascinating world of AI in Chrome and Project Fugu. He discusses the integration of small language models in browsers, emphasizing their power and limitations. Ethical concerns around data privacy and transparency in AI training are thoughtfully explored. Steiner also shares innovative practical applications for AI, from summarizing texts to enhancing social media interactions, showcasing the future of AI in web technology.