Google CEO Sundar Pichai has informed employees about upcoming AI product launches and features planned for early 2025, highlighting recent successes and ongoing innovation across the company’s product lineup.
Key developments; Google is preparing to roll out several new AI products and features in the coming months, building on the momentum of recent launches like Gemini 2.0, Willow, and Veo 2.
- Internal demos of upcoming products have impressed leadership, though specific details remain under wraps
- Gemini 2.0 Flash is expected to become generally available to developers in January
- The experimental status of Gemini 2.0 Flash in the Gemini app may be removed soon
- A new “2.0 Experimental Advanced” version is in development for paid subscribers
Current initiatives; Google has already begun testing new AI-powered features and expanding existing services.
- “Daily Listen,” a personalized AI-powered podcast feature, has entered testing in Search Labs
- NotebookLM Plus will become available to Google One subscribers in early 2025
- Gemini 2.0 integration is expanding to additional Google products, including AI Overviews in Search
Emergency response focus; Google is actively supporting communities affected by Southern California wildfires through technology and philanthropy.
- The company has activated SOS Alerts and Public Alerts across Search and Maps
- Google Maps and Waze are providing real-time road closure information and emergency shelter locations
- Google.org is supporting relief efforts with funding and employee matching programs
Looking ahead; The timing of these announcements suggests significant AI-related reveals may occur at Google I/O, typically held in May, as the company continues to emphasize its technical and AI leadership through a full-stack approach.
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