During the closing moments of Google I/O 2025, Google CEO Sundar Pichai took the stage to share his insights on the future of artificial intelligence, the direction of the company, and even addressed speculation around the Chrome browser.
Pichai emphasized that AI represents a platform shift as significant as the transition to mobile devices. “I believe AI will be bigger than the internet,” he stated, highlighting how natural language interaction with information systems is transforming the way users engage with technology. According to him, AI will become as essential—and as invisible—as electricity, seamlessly integrated into our everyday lives.
Reflecting on Google’s long-term strategy, Pichai noted that the company has spent over a decade investing in cutting-edge AI research, putting it in a strong position to lead in this new era. He sees a wave of new hardware devices on the horizon—ones that natively incorporate AI capabilities. Among these innovations, intelligent agents stand out as a powerful new format that Google intends to explore and develop.
When asked about the rumored sale of Chrome, Pichai remained reserved for legal reasons. However, he passionately defended the browser, citing Google’s ongoing investments in enhancing the web and the open-source Chromium project. “We’ve put a lot of work into making the web better through a better browser,” he affirmed.
With AI poised to reshape products, industries, and even entire categories that don’t yet exist, Google appears determined to remain at the forefront of this transformation. Pichai’s comments at I/O 2025 paint a clear picture: we’re entering a future where AI is not just a tool—but a foundational layer of everyday computing.
