"AI trust is fragile—without clear solutions like oversight, education, and responsible management, faith in transformative tech could vanish as fast as the hype"

Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet, warned that no company will be immune if the AI investment bubble bursts, citing elements of irrationality in the current boom. He emphasized Alphabet's strong position due to its full-stack model and discussed the significant energy demands of AI, which could impact climate goals. Pichai also highlighted the need for societal adaptation to AI's effects on jobs and announced Alphabet's commitment to invest £5bn in UK AI infrastructure over the next two years.