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What to expect from Google this week
The company has fallen behind its closest competitors where it matters most. Can it catch up?
TL;DR
- Google is reportedly falling behind competitors like Anthropic and OpenAI in AI coding capabilities.
- A new AI coding team has been formed at DeepMind, with contributions from Nobel laureate John Jumper.
- Despite potential coding updates at I/O, a significant comeback to the frontier is unlikely in the short term.
- Google has a strong position in AI for science, having released tools like an AI co-scientist and AlphaEvolve.
- The company is also active in health AI, but OpenAI's ChatGPT Health has dominated the conversation.
- Google's new AI-powered Health Coach is being released, focusing on fitness and diet rather than medical concerns.
- The Elon Musk v. Sam Altman trial coincides with I/O, highlighting recent AI CEO drama.
- DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis has largely avoided public controversy, unlike some peers.
- Google faces internal dissent over a DoD deal, which the company proceeded with.
- The company may struggle to maintain a neutral public image amidst ongoing controversies.