In a recent interview, Google CEO Sundar Pichai discussed the company's intense internal debates over potentially acquiring Netflix, describing the discussions as significant but stating that the final decision should not be viewed as a regret. Pichai acknowledged that while Google has successfully acquired major companies, Netflix remained a notable missed opportunity. Despite this, he expressed pride in Google's research achievements and their advancements in technology and streaming through services like Google TV and YouTube TV, though he noted challenges in competing with Netflix.
We debated Netflix at some point, super intensely inside. We came close to a deal, but ultimately, the decision against an acquisition was not a regret.
Since kicking off its global expansion in 2016, Netflix has been at the forefront of the entertainment industry; however, Google has struggled to break into the traditional streaming space.
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