Google CEO Sundar Pichai has reportedly identified 2025 as a "critical" year for the company, emphasizing the need for increased urgency and faster innovation, particularly in the artificial intelligence sector. This assessment follows a recent internal strategy meeting, highlighting the high stakes facing the tech giant.
According to a CNBC report, audio from the December 18 meeting revealed Pichai's call to action, stating "The stakes are high". He stressed the importance of accelerating the company's pace. This urgency is driven by the current landscape where major tech firms are heavily investing in AI, with varying degrees of success.
Pichai specifically pointed to the need to strengthen Google's position in AI, acknowledging that there is ground to cover. While noting the "strong momentum" of the Gemini app, built on Google's own AI model, he also emphasized the need to "close the gap and establish a leadership position" in 2025.
Looking ahead, the primary focus for the coming year will be expanding Gemini on the consumer side. This initiative indicates Google's commitment to accelerating its AI development and consumer engagement with AI powered products, aiming to capitalize on a rapidly changing market.
