SundarPichai 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. In that time, the search engine has undergone numerous changes and improvements. But according to SundarPichai, Google's CEO, the biggest shift is yet to come. Speaking at the New York Times DealBook Summit, Pichai revealed that Google Search is set to evolve in ways that will surprise users in 2025.

Pichai hinted at a major transformation, claiming that Google would soon be able to handle more complex questions than ever before. "I think we are going to be able to tackle more complex questions than ever before," he stated. The CEO added that even in the early months of 2025, users would notice a stark difference in the capabilities of Google Search, which will be equipped to offer far more advanced responses than today's version.

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. "They use someone else's models," Pichai pointed out, positioning Google as an innovator with proprietary technology