Sundar Pichai, Google CEO, experiments with AI coding tools. He uses Cursor and Replit for "vibe coding". This involves building webpages using natural language prompts. Pichai believes AI will reshape work. He sees AI augmenting engineers' capabilities. This allows them to focus on creativity. Pichai addresses concerns about Google's AI strategy. He views AI as a tool to boost productivity.
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