Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Alphabet and Google, delivered the opening address at the 17th annual Google I/O developer conference on May 22, 2025. He expressed concerns about a future where artificial intelligence may replace genuine communication between friends.

He stated, “We are shipping faster than ever,” emphasizing AI’s integration into Google’s services. Notably, Google’s Gemini AI is transforming search functionalities and customer interactions.

Pichai highlighted current features such as bi-directional language translation during video calls, aiming to make AI a personal assistant in daily communications

However, he warned that enabling AI to write personal emails might diminish human connections. He described a scenario where automated replies could become prevalent, suggesting that it may lead to a society where AI dictates personal communication. Pichai concluded that this would indeed be a challenge to navigate, advocating for a balance between technological advancement and preserving meaningful human relationships.