At Google Cloud Next 2025, Google unveiled five major AI and cloud innovations, including the powerful Ironwood AI chip, the new Gemini 2.5 model, and AI integration into Gmail and Search. Learn more about the event details below.
Google Cloud Next 2025: Google has once again demonstrated its leadership in AI and cloud technology. The recently concluded Google Cloud Next 2025 event featured five significant announcements that have reshaped the tech industry. These include the powerful ‘Ironwood’ AI chip, the new Gemini 2.5 model, and the expansion of AI-powered Google products.
Ironwood: The Most Powerful AI Chip Yet
Google announced its 7th generation Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), ‘Ironwood,’ slated for launch by the end of the year. Google claims this AI chip is 3600 times faster and 29 times more energy-efficient than previous generations. This translates to increased intelligence, reduced power consumption, and enhanced AI processing capabilities.
Cloud WAN: Redefining Business Networking
Google has opened its global private network, Cloud WAN, to all enterprises. This network allows companies to connect their cloud, data centers, and office locations with significantly improved speed and security. The company claims this network is 40% faster while remaining equally cost-effective.
Willow Quantum Chip: A Giant Leap in Quantum Computing
The event also showcased Google's new quantum chip, Willow, which successfully solved a well-known quantum problem that had persisted for three decades. This breakthrough will not only simplify future quantum computing but also unlock new possibilities in various research and scientific fields.
Gemini 2.5 and Gemini Flash: Redefining AI
Google introduced Gemini 2.5, a new version of its popular Gemini AI model, capable of responding with human-like reasoning. It is considered the most advanced generative AI model to date. Alongside this, Gemini Flash was also launched, offering a faster, more cost-effective, and low-latency model, particularly suited for tasks requiring real-time responses.
AI Integration into Gmail, Photos, and Google Search
Google also announced the integration of the Gemini model's capabilities into popular platforms like Gmail, Google Photos, and Search. Furthermore, tools like NotebookLM and the video generation tool Veo 2 empower content creators to enhance their storytelling. This demonstrates Google's vision of the coming decade being driven by AI and cloud technology, with Google at the forefront.
