Google CEO Sundar Pichai recently addressed concerns about ex-employees leaving the company to create startups or join rival companies like OpenAI. In an interview with Bloomberg, Pichai notes that former Googlers have created over 2,000 startups, which he sees as a positive for the tech ecosystem despite the layoffs affecting multiple offices across the globe earlier this year.
According to Pichai, some of these startups eventually become Google’s cloud customers, while others even return to the company itself. He sees this trend as healthy for the industry and beneficial in the long run.
In the same interview, Pichai discussed Google’s strategy around its chatbot technology. He admitted that while Google excels in some areas, there is room for improvement when it comes to chatbots. However, he expressed confidence in Google’s long-standing focus on artificial intelligence, citing the company’s early adoption as an AI native. Pichai also acknowledged the competitive nature of the AI industry but assured that Google is better prepared to deal with the present and future challenges of AI compared to when the company transitioned to mobile.
Overall, Pichai remains optimistic about the future of Google and the tech industry. While there are challenges along the way, he believes that Google’s focus on innovation and adapting to new technologies will keep the company ahead of the curve.
