We’re back at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California, for Google I/O. This year, we’re not expecting much hardware, but we’re naturally expecting a lot of AI news. The pressure is on to prove that ChatGPT won’t make Google Search obsolete, and that Google has what it takes for Gemini to become a household name.

Since last year’s I/O, Google has shipped many AI models, including the latest Gemini 2.5 release that is widely seen as industry-leading. The company has announced its largest acquisition ever, teased plans for AR glasses, and seen early traction with its self-driving cars. It’s also fighting not to be broken up by the US government, which has ruled that Google has an illegal monopoly in search and advertising technology.

Going into this year’s I/O, Google somehow feels bigger and more vulnerable than ever. The stakes are high, and we’re here with real-time updates from where it’s all happening.