Google I/O 2018: Pichai addresses privacy concerns

ANI  |  California [United States] 

on Tuesday kicked off the developer conference I/O, 2018 in the while announcing various upgradation in the

Pichai, who delivered a key note at the annual conference, spoke about everything the has been planning since last year.

He started the speech by tendering apology for the placement of cheese on burger and beer which was a half-full mug with foam coming out of the top.

"I never knew so many cared about where the cheese is," says And surprise, surprise: he's a vegetarian!," he said at the stage.

The also assured that its data systems are more secure and it keeps information anonymous.

He further said, "Expectations for technology vary greatly depending on where you are in the world."

Talking about AI & Healthcare which can predict cardiovascular risk and detect it non-invasively, said "AI will field trials to diagnose diabetic retinopathy in developing countries."

He further announced to launch 'smart compose' to all users this month and said the users will have someone completing their sentences.

The Google also pitched for connecting users to businesses and said, "60 percent of businesses don't have an set up."

He further expressed interest in working with "organisations and journalists to help develop innovative products and programs that help the industry.

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First Published: Wed, May 09 2018. 08:13 IST