Sundar Pichai reflects on Google's 25th anniversary and future innovation

Mountain View: Google is commemorating its 25th anniversary, and Sundar Pichai, the CEO, has penned a public memo reflecting on the company's journey, its pivotal role in reshaping technology, and its path forward.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Pichai shared a link to his blog post titled 'Questions, shrugs and what comes next: A quarter century of change.'

Pichai expressed his appreciation for the people and businesses worldwide that have utilised Google's products. He reflected on the questions that have driven the company's progress and the ongoing pursuit of answers that will fuel extraordinary advancements in the next 25 years.

Google Inc. was incorporated on September 4, but it has historically celebrated its birthday on September 27.

In his public memo, Pichai conveyed gratitude to users, employees, and partners who have contributed to Google's success. He acknowledged the perpetual need for innovation and the dedication of past and present Google employees. Pichai emphasised the significance of innovation and adaptation, recognising that what was once extraordinary technology quickly becomes ordinary as boundaries are continually pushed.

Pichai affirmed Google's longstanding mission to organise the world's information and make it universally accessible.

"The idea that a student in rural Indonesia could access the same information as a professor at Stanford was revolutionary, and has changed lives and our world for the better. It's opened up access to education and entrepreneurship like nothing else before it, or since," wrote the CEO.

He highlighted the pivotal role of Google Search in assisting billions of people in finding answers to their questions. Pichai also underscored how Google's services have improved lives, granting access to education, healthcare, and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Google's impact extends beyond search, with a portfolio of products and services that influence billions of users. Pichai cited Gmail's evolution, starting with the question of whether they could offer 1 GB of email storage, and growing to encompass 15 products serving over half a billion people, including six products with over 2 billion users each.

Concluding his blog post, Pichai expressed his belief in the next generation's capacity to build upon Google's progress and develop even more innovative solutions. He anticipates that the quest for answers will drive extraordinary technological advancements in the next 25 years.