AnalysisBusinessAugust 18, 2026

Gary Marcus: Google's 2023 decision may be its costliest AI mistake

Marcus argues Google's AI decline stems from a key 2023 decision by CEO Sundar Pichai, potentially his costliest mistake, rather than money or resources. He cites talent exits, Gemini models falling behind, and military-involvement morale issues as proximal triggers.

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