Google made it clear at I/O that AI will soon be inescapable

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Unsurprisingly, the bulk of Google's announcements at I/O this week focused on AI. Although past Google I/O events also heavily leaned on AI, what made this year's announcements different is that the features were spread across nearly every Google offering and touched nearly every task people partake in every day. Also: Everything Google unveiled at I/O 2025: Gemini, AI Search, smart glasses, more Because I'm an AI optimist, and my job as an AI editor involves testing tools, I have always been pretty open to using AI to optimize my daily tasks. However, Google's keynote made it clear that even those who may not be as open to it will soon find it unavoidable. Moreover, the tech giants' announcements shed light on the industry's future, revealing three major trends about where AI is headed, which you can read more about below. 1. AI is everywhere Kerry Wan/ZDNET When AI first became popular, most companies raced to build the best AI tools, whether that was an A ... Read full article.