Google, an American multinational technology company, founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, has marked 25 years today.
While the search website was first launched on September 4, 1998, Google has celebrated its anniversaries most frequently on September 27.
“So as we celebrate our 25th birthday today, we’re also celebrating 25 years of your curiosity. After all, your curiosity is what has fueled us — and our progress,” Google said in a statement.
|As we look ahead, I’ve been reflecting on the commitment from our original founder’s letter in 2004: ‘to develop services that improve the lives of as many people as possible — to do things that matter’.” Google CEO Sundar Pichai said.
Looking back at its own evolution, Google also revealed the countless questions and inquiries that have driven its progress.
For example, in 2000, the quest for photos of Jennifer Lopez’s iconic Grammy’s dress led to the birth of Google Images, demonstrating the company’s commitment to improving user experiences, the statement said.
Throughout their journey, Google has aimed to co-author each chapter with its users. Whether it’s learning how to tie a knot or planning a wedding, staying healthy, or staying informed, Google’s quest to assist has been shaped by the questions posed by individuals.
“We love dreaming up new ways that technology can be helpful to you every day, and are endlessly inspired by what you’ve used it to achieve. We’re also humbled by the opportunities ahead, and the potential for AI to help us continue to deliver on our mission and improve the lives of even more people around the world,” the statement reads, adding “from all of us at Google, thanks for an amazing 25 years. Here’s to many more years of curiosity.”
As part of the celebration, the search engine’s homepage features a special Google doodle that showcases the evolution of the Google logo over the years. Users searching for birthday-related queries might also encounter pleasant surprises.
Google to venture into Artificial Intelligence (AI) over the next 25 years
“As these new frontiers come into view, we have a renewed invitation to act boldly and responsibly to improve as many lives as possible, and to keep asking those big questions. Our search for answers will drive extraordinary technology progress over the next 25 years. And in 2048, if, somewhere in the world, a teenager looks at all we’ve built with AI and shrugs, we’ll know we succeeded. And then we’ll get back to work.
“Thanks for an amazing 25,” Pichai added.
Follow us on
