In an interview with BBC, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google's parent company Alphabet, said that the burst of the AI bubble will have widespread impacts on all companies, including Google itself. He pointed out that there is a certain degree of "irrationality" in current investments in artificial intelligence, which has contributed to the strong rise in tech stocks this year.

However, concerns about the bursting of the AI bubble have led to recent declines in global stock markets. Pichai acknowledged that no company can escape this potential consequence. When talking about long-term issues brought by AI, he mentioned AI's energy demands, impact on climate goals, accuracy, and its effect on the job market.

Pichai specifically noted that the global electricity consumption of AI last year accounted for 1.5% of the world's total electricity. It is expected that AI's computing demand could reach 200 gigawatts by 2030, a figure equivalent to Brazil's annual electricity consumption, with half of it coming from the United States. He believes that to address this challenge, new energy sources must be developed and infrastructure must be strengthened.

Additionally, Pichai admitted that Alphabet's AI operations will delay the company's climate goals, although he still hopes to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. He stated that AI will have a significant impact on society, even potentially replacing certain CEO positions. He pointed out that the ability to adapt to AI will be key to future success, and people who can master these tools in areas such as education and healthcare will be more competitive.

In the recently released financial report, Alphabet achieved quarterly revenue exceeding $100 billion for the first time, an achievement closely related to its rapid development in the field of artificial intelligence. To meet the demand for AI infrastructure, the company has increased its investment and promoted the global expansion of Google Search and the Gemini AI model.

Key Points:

🔍 The burst of the AI bubble will affect all companies, including Google.

⚡ Pichai pointed out that AI's electricity consumption is increasing, and it is expected to reach 200 gigawatts by 2030.

👩‍💻 The ability to adapt to AI will be key to success in the future job market, and all industries will be affected.