Accordingly, Google has high expectations for this breakthrough to optimize workflows and speed up product development in the context of the technology industry's fierce competition in AI.
During the financial results announcement meeting of Alphabet - Google's parent company, Mr. Sundar Pichai - CEO of Google - emphasized the company's role in the AI industry.
At the same time, he also said that artificial intelligence is making a significant contribution to programming. Financially, the company is also growing well, with net income up 34% compared to the same period last year. Mr. Pichai explained that AI not only helps generate code but also acts as a tool to help programmers improve productivity.
While AI-written code is closely monitored by engineers, the trend still raises the question: Will AI replace programmers, especially at the entry level?
There have been mixed opinions in the industry, with some fearing that AI could reduce job opportunities, while others see AI as a complementary tool that will help them focus on more creative tasks.
During the financial report, Google also said that it is improving the way users search for information online. In particular, the AI Overviews feature can synthesize and summarize online results to provide an overview.
Investments in AI and YouTube advertising helped Google grow its revenue in the third quarter of 2024 by 15% year-over-year to $88.2 billion. Google Services grew by 28%, even after factoring in the cost of running its AI models. Google Cloud, which provides cloud computing and generative AI solutions, grew 7.3 times to $1.94 billion.
However, using AI in programming also brings challenges. Code generated by AI often cannot avoid security risks without human supervision. Some companies have encountered problems when using AI code without adequate review, leading to cybersecurity vulnerabilities. This makes Google and other large technology corporations need to be careful when applying AI to ensure system safety.
Previously, Google has continuously expanded the application of AI into its products, from Google Search to YouTube tools. In particular, the company is developing the AI model Gemini, which is expected to launch in December. Gemini is expected to become an automatic assistant, capable of operating on computers and performing complex tasks without human intervention.
The massive application of AI has put Google in an environmental dilemma. The energy demands of AI models have increased dramatically, leading to a 50% increase in the company’s carbon emissions in just the past year. To address this, Google is planning to use nuclear power to reduce energy pressure and meet sustainability standards.
