The news: Google launched a free tier of Gemini Code Assist, an AI tool that helps developers generate code. Mass adoption could help it secure the industry standard and build an audience for future monetization.
The company sees AI code creation as a key differentiator for itself and its users, evidenced by CEO Sundar Pichai saying in October that 25% of new code at Google is generated by AI.
What sets it apart: Businesses can use the cost-efficient AI tool for product testing and development without having to hire more developers.