At the Google Cloud Next event, Thomas Kurian (head of Google Cloud) unveiled two new Tensor Processing Units (TPUs): the TPU 8t for training AI models and the TPU 8i for faster inference. Kurian emphasized that Google is no longer merely a reseller of technology but a full-stack provider, owning its intellectual property (IP), models, and chips. This strategy is aimed at capturing a larger share of the $418 billion cloud computing market, where Google aims to outperform competitors like Microsoft and Amazon. Kurian criticized rivals for relying on third-party technologies, asserting that Google's in-house developed TPUs and Gemini AI models are superior. He also acknowledged the competitive landscape with Nvidia, which has historically dominated AI hardware but now faces competition from Google. Kurian's leadership has been pivotal in doubling Google Cloud's market share from 7% to 14% over the past eight years, solidifying his reputation within the company.