Artificial intelligence may be powering the next wave of global innovation, but one of the industry’s most influential leaders is urging users to slow down and stay grounded. Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai has cautioned that AI systems, despite their rapid evolution, remain imperfect, occasionally unreliable, and must never be treated as unquestionable sources of truth.
Speaking in a BBC interview, Pichai acknowledged that today’s AI engines are “prone to some errors”, especially when handling factual queries or generating complex reasoning. He stressed that users should rely on a mix of tools, including traditional search, expert sources, and human judgment. His message was clear: AI can support decision-making, but it cannot yet replace it.
Pichai also addressed the accelerating investment frenzy around artificial intelligence. Analysts have repeatedly warned that the technology’s hype may be running ahead of its real-world capabilities, and Pichai appears to agree. Pointing to patterns reminiscent of past market bubbles, he said he sees elements of “irrationality” in how parts of the industry are advancing.
When asked whether Google, a global leader in AI development, would be insulated if an AI bubble were to burst, Pichai did not hesitate. “I think no company is going to be immune, including us,” he said. The comment reflects the broader volatility in AI markets, where breakthroughs, regulatory battles, competition, and investor expectations collide daily.
Pichai’s remarks also come at a time when concerns around hallucinations, safety, copyright, and misinformation have intensified worldwide. Governments are pushing for stronger AI regulation, businesses are reevaluating deployment risks, and consumers are increasingly questioning how much trust to place in AI-generated outputs.
With Google expanding its AI products, including the Gemini ecosystem Pichai emphasised that responsible adoption is the only sustainable path forward. His appeal strikes a balanced tone: ambitious innovation must be matched with caution, transparency, and an understanding that AI is still a developing technology.
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