My First Google I/O Left Me Confused: Who Benefits From All This AI?

At Google I/O, flashy AI demos and lifestyle branding drew attention, but some observers said the messaging felt detached from everyday users.

Google executives, including Sameer Samat, said the company is aiming to make AI and Android genuinely useful by saving people time on routine tasks.

The article highlights a growing gap between polished AI promotion and public expectations about who consumer AI is really for.

That tension raises a bigger question: is Google building broadly helpful tools, or mostly aspirational products for a narrow audience?