Google Cloud’s Bold AI Advances: Transforming Business
Google Cloud is significantly enhancing its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities across its product suite. This includes advancements in agentic AI, networking, compute, and multimodal AI models—all aimed at aiding customers in their business transformation journeys.
Vision Realized at Google Cloud Next 2025
During the annual Google Cloud Next 2025 event held in Las Vegas on April 9, CEO Thomas Kurian articulated a developing vision: “Just one year ago, we shared a vision for how AI can fundamentally transform organizations. Today, that vision is not just a possibility – it’s the vibrant reality we are collectively building.”
Massive Adoption of AI Technologies
Kurian reported that approximately four million developers are currently leveraging Google Cloud’s foundational model, Gemini. The adoption rate of other models, such as the image generation model Imagen and the video generation model Veo, has also seen significant growth. Vertex AI has witnessed a staggering 20x increase in usage, primarily fueled by the rapid adoption of Gemini.
Vertex AI: A Platform for Innovation
Vertex AI serves as a comprehensive platform for building AI applications and agents. It includes a diverse library of models—such as Anthropic, Mistral, and Llama—offering developers a variety of choices, including Google’s own models.
Advancements in Multimodal AI Models
Google has also announced substantial advancements in its multimodal models. Notable highlights include Imagen 2, Chirp 3 (an audio generation model), Lyria (a text-to-music model), and Veo 2, all of which bolster the functionality and versatility of Google Cloud’s offerings.
The Growing Demand for AI Solutions
As AI becomes increasingly integral to business operations, Google Cloud is committed to innovating and fulfilling this burgeoning demand.
AI: A Transformative Opportunity
Kurian emphasized the unique opportunity that AI presents, stating, “The opportunity presented by AI is unlike anything we’ve ever witnessed. It holds the power to improve lives, enhance productivity, and reimagine processes on a scale previously unimaginable.”
Two Decades of Machine Learning Expertise
Kurian noted that Google has been embedding machine learning into its products for over 20 years, with its AI investments deeply rooted in the mission of organizing the world’s information. “With Google Cloud, we extend this mission, viewing AI as the most potent catalyst for helping you—our customers, developers, and partners—advance your mission,” he expressed.
A Series of Groundbreaking Announcements
Alongside the vision presented, Google unveiled several key initiatives:
Next Generation TPU: Ironwood
The introduction of Google’s seventh-generation TPU, Ironwood, represents a significant milestone. Kurian described it as the largest and most powerful TPU to date, offering a tenfold improvement over its predecessor. This new TPU is designed to meet the demands of advanced models, such as Gemini 2.5.
Gemini 2.5 AI Models Available on Vertex AI
Recently, Google brought Gemini 2.5 AI models—focused on reasoning—to Vertex AI. These models are designed to optimize cost and latency, making them more accessible for enterprises.
Distributed Cloud for On-Premise Solutions
To cater to enterprises that prioritize on-premise solutions, Kurian announced that Google’s Distributed Cloud is now adapting its models for on-premise environments. This initiative is made possible through collaborations with Nvidia Blackwell and Dell.
Focus on Agentic AI
In addition to these advancements, Google is heavily investing in agentic AI. Kurian stated, “Agents are poised to play an increasingly vital role in the workforce, collaborating with employees to drive efficiencies, enhance decision-making, and accelerate innovation.”
Launching the Agent2Agent Protocol
To facilitate seamless communication among agents, Google has introduced the Agent2Agent Protocol. This open protocol enables multiple agents to communicate, regardless of their underlying architecture. Over 50 partners, including Accenture, Box, Deloitte, Salesforce, SAP, ServiceNow, and TCS, are contributing to this vision.
Supporting Tools for the Agentic AI Ecosystem
To further support the agentic AI ecosystem, Google has launched the Agent Development Kit (ADK) tailored for developers and the Agent Garden, a repository of tools that allows agents to connect to a variety of applications.
(The writer attended the Google Cloud Next 2025 event in Las Vegas at the invitation of Google.)
Conclusion
Google Cloud’s ongoing advancements in AI and the introduction of new technologies exemplify the company’s commitment to transforming business through innovative solutions. As organizations increasingly embrace AI as a core component, Google Cloud is poised to lead this transformative journey.
Questions and Answers
- What is Vertex AI?
Vertex AI is a platform developed by Google Cloud that allows users to build AI applications and agents, featuring a library that includes various AI models. - Who is responsible for Google Cloud’s AI vision?
Thomas Kurian, the CEO of Google Cloud, is instrumental in sharing and driving the company’s vision for AI. - What notable models were introduced at Google Cloud Next 2025?
At the event, advancements like Imagen 2, Chirp 3, Lyria, and Veo 2 were showcased. - What is the Agent2Agent Protocol?
The Agent2Agent Protocol allows multiple AI agents to communicate with one another seamlessly, regardless of their underlying architecture. - How is Google Cloud addressing on-premise needs for enterprises?
Google Cloud’s Distributed Cloud is designed to bring its AI models to on-premise environments, catering to businesses that prefer to keep data on their premises.
