Google, the sleeping giant in global AI race, now ‘fully awake’

Since the launch of ChatGPT three years ago, analysts and technologists — even a Google engineer and the company’s former chief executive officer — have declared Google behind in the high-stakes race to develop artificial intelligence.

Not anymore.

The internet giant has released new AI software and struck deals, such as a chip tie-up with Anthropic PBC, that have reassured investors the company won’t easily lose to ChatGPT creator OpenAI and other rivals. Google’s newest multipurpose model, Gemini 3, won immediate praise for its capabilities…