Google Cloud is making significant moves to secure its position in the rapidly evolving AI sector by targeting emerging startups. COO Francis deSouza emphasizes that nine out of the top ten AI labs rely on Google’s infrastructure, and nearly all generative AI unicorns are hosted on its platform. The company has committed $58 billion in new revenue over the next two years, reflecting its aggressive strategy. Google Cloud is not only signing partnerships with smaller companies but also providing them with $350,000 in cloud credits and technical support. This approach aims to capture the next wave of AI innovation before these startups grow too large to attract. Additionally, Google is expanding its custom AI chip business, placing its tensor processing units in other cloud providers' data centers. Despite concerns about monopolistic practices, Google is positioning itself as an open platform that fosters competition, which may help mitigate regulatory scrutiny.