In the latest reports, Google CEO Sundar Pichai expressed strong confidence in the company's self-developed Gemini AI technology. He believes that Gemini's capabilities have surpassed major competitors in the market, making it the "strongest AI technology available." However, he also pointed out that Google still needs to make more efforts to truly engage consumers with this technology.
Pichai recently shared with employees that his goal is to attract 500 million users to the Gemini chatbot by the end of 2025. This goal seems quite challenging, as the current market leader, ChatGPT, already has around 300 million weekly users. Despite Google being one of the pioneers in the AI field and having invested in chatbot technology many years ago, the company was caught off guard when ChatGPT launched at the end of 2022 and quickly began to catch up.
Currently, Gemini has not brought significant revenue to Google, but its importance cannot be underestimated. As AI technology gradually integrates into search engines and advertising, Google must maintain its technological edge to secure a place in an increasingly competitive market. Pichai has also stated that 2025 will be a critical turning point, and Google needs to accelerate its pace to address the growing competition, regulatory pressures, and rapidly changing technological landscape.
He emphasized, "We must recognize the urgency of the current situation and focus on driving technological change to address real user problems." This statement not only conveys Google's expectations for the future but also demonstrates a clear awareness of the current market challenges.
Google's efforts in the AI field are not just about the technology itself; they are closely related to future business models and market competition. Pichai's vision clearly extends beyond product launches; he hopes to set a benchmark in the industry through Gemini, bringing long-term competitive advantages to Google.
