Google is ramping up its AI strategy for 2025, with DeepMind co-founder Demis Hassabis promising significant product advancements to counter ChatGPT’s dominance. CEO Sundar Pichai emphasized the importance of 2025 in a company-wide meeting, highlighting the launch of Project Astra and updates to Gemini. Despite entering the AI race later, Pichai remains confident in Google’s potential to lead.