However there are very likely ulterior motives behind this move as well. Google is currently facing a massive antitrust lawsuit where it may be forced to sell off the Chrome internet browser and modify its search engine. A part of this antitrust case alleges that Google’s use of Gemini to summarize search results has made websites lose traffic significantly.
By educating lawmakers and consumers on AI Google may be trying to get them to concede that its business practices are fair game. The company did acknowledge the layoffs currently happening due to AI being adopted into the workforce but thinks there is a silver lining too.
There’s a lot of upside in terms of helping people who may be displaced by this. We do want to focus on that.
The response from most consumers and tech enthusiasts regarding AI has been overwhelmingly negative. When Apple and Samsung both focused heavily on AI integration for their newest flagship phones both companies were met with a disappointed response. Galaxy and iPhone users continue to reiterate that they could not care less about AI on their phones.
The most marketed selling point for the Galaxy S25 phones is AI. | Image credit — Samsung
I personally do think that AI is more than just a gimmick and, if utilized properly, really can revolutionize computing. But it remains to be seen whether Google’s educational attempts will sway the public’s opinion or if they’ll be in vain.
