Absolutely. Google must realize that its supremacy in search/ads will eventually come to an end, so they're making a really smart, long-term investment here.
Self-driving cars would be awesomely useful, and Google has exactly the right resources (top AI engineers) to make this happen.
One day, we'll all likely have cars with AI powered by Google.
Or you could view it that they are trying to extract an extra hour or two of eyeball time per person per day. Since you no longer have to drive the car, you could be using your android tablet on the commute to work....
That's a good point. It's a way to make more money from the users they already have. It's certainly in line with their current ad-based business model, but man, talk about thinking outside the box...
I guess if they get Google AI in your car, it will probably come with lots of other Google products, too.
Google AI: Elsurudo, we are about to go past Joe's coffee and they are offering a free cookie with any large drink. Traffic is good today so we have time if you would like me to stop there?
Taking click through adverting to the next level, delivery of the actual customer.
Self-driving cars would be awesomely useful, and Google has exactly the right resources (top AI engineers) to make this happen.
One day, we'll all likely have cars with AI powered by Google.