"I use AI every single day, not just because of my role at Google, but because it has fundamentally changed how I learn and solve problems. Working at Google, I primarily use Gemini, but I do also consistently test other models like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity to stay current on the latest AI technologies. Within Gemini, I rely on the 'Deep Research' agent and the Google Workspace extensions; for instance, I use it to summarize dozens of documents into a single brief."
"As an extension of Google Search, it is invaluable for technical deep-dives. In my work with Augmented Reality (AR) and AI, I use it to find and summarize niche research topics—like the latest breakthroughs in spatial computing or computer vision—saving me hours of manual reading. I also use it as a visual tool through Nano Banana (Google Gemini’s Image model). Rather than just creating art, I use it for functional editing of photos I take, to apply specific filters and looks or even remove objects from the scene. I even use AI as a first pass for medical research, using it to translate dense health data into something easy to understand."
"I view AI as a tool to augment human creativity rather than replace it. Whether you are writing an essay or developing a visual concept, the most difficult part is often just getting started – how often have we stared at a 'blank page' looking for inspiration? AI helps by removing the friction of the initial draft or the basic sketch, it can also let you explore concepts and ideate more quickly. In writing, for example, it can help you organize a scattered set of notes into a logical structure or suggest different ways to phrase a complex idea. It doesn't do the thinking for you; rather, it acts as a collaborator or tool that helps you iterate faster."
"In some senses, AI is a tool that handles the lower-level tasks so that people can spend more time on the higher-level creative process. If an AI can help you find the right words or help you with an initial sketch, it isn't taking away your creativity, it’s just helping you work faster on your vision. The overall vision is still yours, it just requires less manual effort."
"I agree that it’s important to distinguish between the hype and the utility of AI. When people talk about a 'bubble,' they are usually talking about the 'irrational' excitement about a specific topic, something that might not actually deliver on its promise. While there’s a lot of talk and excitement about AI, I do believe the technology is already having a dramatic positive impact on our lives, much like the invention of the internet or computing has had. A bubble usually happens when people invest in something that doesn't have real-world value. But I see AI solving massive, tangible problems already – from helping doctors detect diseases earlier or discovering new drugs, helping scientists predict wildfires, save energy or design new materials such as batteries."
"To understand where AI is going, you have to look at the massive problems it’s already helping us solve. In the future, I believe AI will be the primary tool we use to protect the planet and our health. For example, in climate change, we are already using AI to optimize power grids so we waste less energy, and to analyze satellite imagery to predict where wildfires might start before they even break out. This gives scientists the power to see patterns in data that would take humans a lifetime to sort through."
"In medicine, AI is becoming a tool that can look at your specific genetic code and help doctors design a treatment that works specifically for you. We’ve already seen AI like AlphaFold predict the shapes of nearly all known proteins – a breakthrough that is speeding up the discovery of new life-saving drugs by years."
"Ultimately, AI will help humanity by taking over the 'data-heavy' work so we can focus on the human aspects. It will give us better tools to fight disease, more accurate ways to predict natural disasters, and a more personalized way to learn. As for the 'robotic assassins'—that’s a fun story for Hollywood, but the reality is much more helpful. Obviously companies building these AI models need to build with safety as the first priority. The future isn't about AI replacing us; it's about AI helping us be the best versions of ourselves. John Connor is safe for now."