Google I/O 2025: AI's Future and Ethical Challenges

Google I/O 2025: An Interview with Pilar Manchón on the Future of AI Mountain View, California – Last week's Google I/O event saw a fascinating discussion on the future of artificial intelligence. Technology influencer Raúl Ordóñez interviewed Pilar Manchón, Google's Director of AI Research Strategy. Their conversation covered the potential societal impact of AI and the crucial need for ethical development and education in this field. Manchón emphasized the importance of responsible AI, stating, "A día de hoy, tenemos que ir más allá y hacer un uso responsable y ético de todas estas tecnologías." (Today, we need to go further and make responsible and ethical use of all these technologies.) The interview highlighted the work Google is doing in applied research and the dissemination of information to ensure AI aligns with human values. Ordóñez noted the impressive atmosphere at Google I/O and the innovative projects underway, particularly the integration of AI into Google's search engine. The interview concluded with both expressing enthusiasm for the future of AI and its potential to make life easier. This conversation offers valuable insight into the direction of AI development and the ethical considerations driving its progress.