The author reflects on their long-standing interest in Google, viewing it as a laboratory where unconventional ideas are tested and developed into usable products. Google’s significant investment in foundational research, funded by advertising revenue, enables it to turn that research into practical applications, demonstrated by features like Google Photos search and Google Maps Live View AR navigation. The piece emphasizes Google's willingness to experiment with new technologies, particularly AI, blending it into existing products to enhance user experiences rather than just promoting abstract capabilities, suggesting a promising future for the company’s innovations.
Google’s deep investment in foundational research and its ability to turn that research into polished products is often underrated, underscoring its role as an innovative laboratory.
In the face of shifting technological paradigms, Google embraces experimentation, adapting AI into familiar products to transform user experience rather than just marketing new technology.
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