Kent Walker
@Kent_Walker
President, Global Affairs @Google and Alphabet
What does it mean to be "ready" for AI? A new report from @BrookingsInst tried to answer that question, measuring readiness in talent, adoption, innovation, and infrastructure in different regions. Bottom line: A national strategy will help ensure that AI benefits all of us.
NEW: “Mapping the AI economy: Which regions are most ready for the next technological leap.” Here's a look at the geography of AI from @BrookingsInst @BrookingsMetro brookings.edu/articles/mappi… @SteveCase @I_Am_NickBloom @robseamans @BradSmi
As Google Public Sector's Karen Dahut points out here, America’s government faces dynamic global changes. To stay ahead, we need to reassess outdated procurement processes and ensure government agencies have access to the most cutting-edge capabilities. foxnews.com/opinion/china-…
Introducing AlphaGenome: an AI model to help scientists better understand our DNA – the instruction manual for life 🧬 Researchers can now quickly predict what impact genetic changes could have - helping to generate new hypotheses and drive biological discoveries. ↓
As @WilsonLWhite shares here, tech optimism is a big reason why Asia is leading the way in AI. The world can learn a lot by watching how countries like Japan and Singapore approach regulation without stifling innovation. asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/Asian-…
Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite is now GA — it’s our fastest (400 tokens/second), most cost-efficient ($0.10 in, $0.40 out) 2.5 model yet. Look for it in Google AI Studio + Vertex AI. 🔦😉
"Algorithms have been around for decades, but humans still manually check compliance, search for vulnerabilities and patch code. Now, cyber firms are automating all of it. That’s what @Google said its bot had done." More on that + @JumpforJoyce's POV 🔽 nytimes.com/2025/07/21/bri…
FireSat uses AI to compare 5x5 meter spots on earth with previous images, while also taking into account factors like nearby infrastructure and local weather, to determine if there's a fire. It's a whole new approach to combatting wildfires.
New tech helps track wildfires from space - @sunshine_tsai on @foxweather from Mountain View, California
Google inks $3 billion US hydropower deal in largest clean energy agreement of its kind reuters.com/sustainability…
On my recent visit to Brazil, I sat down for an #AIConversation with @ramirogsanchez1 and shared why the region’s optimism is a strategic advantage. youtube.com/watch?v=f2pq-N…
100 million real world, fully autonomous miles driven on public roads. That’s more than 200 trips to the Moon and back. Thank you riders.
2/5 Use Gemini 2.5 Pro in AI Mode for your toughest questions. Select the model from the new drop down menu and see how its advanced reasoning can take on math & coding questions and unpack complicated topics (with links for you to learn more).
We have a generational opportunity to build a new era of American innovation—and as Ruth Porat shared earlier today, that's why @Google is all in on preparing workers and investing to unlock energy capacity on the grid. blog.google/outreach-initi…
New from our security teams: Our AI agent Big Sleep helped us detect and foil an imminent exploit. We believe this is a first for an AI agent - definitely not the last - giving cybersecurity defenders new tools to stop threats before they’re widespread.
Tech races are often won not by the first to invent, but by the best to deploy. See how we’re driving progress in three areas: agentic capabilities, next-gen security model and platform advances, & public-private partnerships that put these tools to work. blog.google/technology/saf…
Since I/O in May, you've created 40M+ videos with Veo 3! Now our new photo to video feature in the @Geminiapp lets you create clips inspired by the world around you. Here’s how I imagine our resident dino Stan roams the Google campus when we’re not looking:) Ultra/Pro…
We appreciate @RepFitzgerald’s leadership in seeking to protect American companies from foreign regulations that single out US businesses, hurt American innovation, and make it harder for people to access the information and technology they value.
Today we signed the @WhiteHouse's Pledge to Invest in AI Education, building on our existing work to help over 1M Americans learn essential AI skills. We commend the administration for its focus on training students and workers for the jobs of the future.
Today 60+ partners committed to providing funding, education materials, technology, curriculum, and more as part of the @WhiteHouse Pledge to America’s Youth. This is crucial in preparing America's students for whatever careers they ultimately pursue. whitehouse.gov/edai/
This is a big deal—a step forward in creating a pathway for commercial fusion power. Learn all about it in today’s blog: blog.google/outreach-initi…
We’re making a long-term bet on fusion energy through our partnership with @CFS_energy. This includes the largest direct corporate purchase for fusion energy, and a new investment to help CFS prove out their promising technology and move it closer to commercialization.
Whether you're a solopreneur or a scale-up, the @GoogleStartups Gemini Kit can help you find the tools, credits, training, and community support you need to put AI to work for you. All the details here. 🔽 blog.google/outreach-initi…
Amazing to see the generality & dexterity of Gemini Robotics in a model small enough to run directly on a robot. Incredible speed & performance even in areas with low connectivity. Excited to continue this momentum to make robots more helpful & useful to people
We’re bringing powerful AI directly onto robots with Gemini Robotics On-Device. 🤖 It’s our first vision-language-action model to help make robots faster, highly efficient, and adaptable to new tasks and environments - without needing a constant internet connection. 🧵