1. Google’s Cloud Next 2024 event in Las Vegas featured new cloud-focused news on AI, devops, and security.
2. Google introduced new tools like Gemini Code Assist and Google Vids to enhance Google Workspace.
3. Google showcased new AI features like Imagen 2, Vertex AI Agent Builder, and Gemini in Databases, as well as open-source tools for generative AI projects.
Google’s Cloud Next 2024 event in Las Vegas brought a slew of new cloud-focused announcements spanning AI, devops, security, and more. The event showcased Google’s ongoing commitment to AI, unveiling Duet AI for Gmail and other enterprise-focused updates. Google Vids was introduced as an AI-fueled video creation tool within Google Workspace, while Gemini Code Assist entered the market as an AI code completion and assistance tool for developers. The event also saw updates to Google Workspace features, including AI-based enhancements for Gmail and Sheets.
In addition to these updates, Google introduced Imagen 2, an enhanced image generator within its AI-powered chatbot Gemini, and the Vertex AI Agent Builder tool to aid companies in building conversational agents. Gemini in Databases was launched as a collection of AI-powered tools to simplify database tasks for Google Cloud customers. The event also highlighted Google’s renewed focus on data sovereignty and the introduction of new AI-powered security tools for large enterprises.
Nvidia’s Blackwell platform is set to debut on Google Cloud in early 2025, while the launch of Chrome Enterprise Premium will bolster security capabilities for users. Google also unveiled Gemini 1.5 Pro, its most capable generative AI model, and introduced open-source tools to support generative AI projects. The event concluded with a developer keynote that offered insights into various tools and features outlined during the main event.