#471 – Sundar Pichai: CEO of Google and Alphabet

In this episode of the Lex Fridman Podcast, Lex interviews Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google and Alphabet, about his life story, the evolution and future of AI, and Google's role in shaping technology. Pichai shares his childhood experiences in India, his perspective on AI's potential impact, and insights into Google's product development, including Chrome, Android, and Waymo. The conversation explores the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, the importance of balancing innovation with responsibility, and the potential for AI to unlock human creativity and improve quality of life. They also discuss the future of Google Search, the role of AI in programming, and the ethical considerations surrounding advanced AI systems. The episode concludes with a discussion about the importance of human values and the potential for AI to help humanity address its greatest challenges.