Google Is Betting Its Entire Future on AI. Will It Pay Off?

Google unveiled new software and hardware plans that put Gemini at the center of Android, devices, and productivity tools.

The move shows Google shifting from adding AI as a feature to building its products around AI, beyond search and mobile.

That bet raises questions about consumer demand, product acceptance, and what happens to users who want fewer AI features.

The strategy also underscores rising pressure from rivals like OpenAI and Perplexity as Google pushes an AI-first future.