9 Business Leaders Showcase Google AI Innovations at Cloud Next 25

At Google Cloud Next 25, industry leaders from companies like L’Oréal, Reddit, Deutsche Bank, and NVIDIA highlighted groundbreaking applications of generative AI across sectors. The event, held in Las Vegas, showcased how AI is transforming creative, financial, healthcare, and customer service landscapes.

Key Announcements & Partnerships

NVIDIA & Google Cloud

• Expanded partnership to bring Gemini models to on-premises data centers via Google Distributed Cloud, targeting regulated industries.
• Quote: Jensen Huang, NVIDIA CEO: "We’re bringing state-of-the-art AI to the world’s regulated industries." Watch keynote.

Sphere + The Wizard of Oz

• AI-enhanced the 1939 classic film for Sphere’s immersive 160,000-sq-ft screen, using Google DeepMind and Magnopus.
• Quote: James Dolan, Sphere CEO: "We’re exploring ways to bring past performances to life." Watch demo.

L’Oréal’s CREAITECH

• Uses Imagen 3, Veo 2, and Gemini to generate marketing content while adhering to ethical guidelines (no AI-generated human images).
• Quote: Thomas Alves Machado, L’Oréal: "AI accelerates creativity for clearer vision." Learn more.

Reddit Answers

• New AI-powered platform grounded in Reddit’s user-generated content, built with Gemini and Vertex AI.
• Quote: Pali Bhat, Reddit CPO: "It shows real human perspectives, not unverifiable AI outputs."

Intuit TurboTax

• Integrated Google Doc AI and Gemini to autofill tax forms, processing 44M returns in 2023.
• Quote: Alex Balazs, Intuit CTO: "We’re doing the hard work for customers." See details.

Papa John’s

• Leveraging BigQuery and Vertex AI for predictive ordering and personalized marketing.
• Quote: Todd Penegor, CEO: "We’re anticipating needs, not just reacting." Read release.

Samsung’s Ballie Robot

• Gemini-powered home assistant launching summer 2025, capable of multitasking (e.g., pet monitoring + movie playback).
• Quote: Yongjae Kim, Samsung VP: "We’re unlocking personalized AI companions." Watch demo.

Deutsche Bank’s DB Lumina

• AI tool cuts research report time from days to minutes, compliant with financial regulations.
• Quote: Christian Sewing, CEO: "Generative AI will integrate into every process." See video.

Seattle Children’s Hospital

• Pathway Assistant AI agent helps clinicians access standardized care protocols faster.
• Quote: Dr. Clara Lin: "This enhances decision-making for patient care." Read more.

Over 600 Real-World Use Cases

Google’s updated AI use case library now features 600+ examples of enterprise AI adoption.

For highlights, check Google’s Next 25 recap.