Sundar Pichai hints at a 'profound' shift coming to Google Search as AI continues to evolve

Google Search, the cornerstone of the internet giant's services, has been a household name for over 25 years. Google CEO Sundar Pichai revealed major upcoming changes to Search, driven by AI advancements. In his appearance at the summit, Pichai was asked to address a remark made by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, who had said that Google should have been the "default winner" in the AI race. Pichai's response was sharp, proposing a "side-by-side comparison" of Google's AI models and those used by Microsoft, which relies heavily on its partnership with OpenAI. Free meals fuel creativity In addition to discussing AI, Pichai also reflected on Google's famous free meal policy, which has often been seen as a perk for employees.