Sundar Pichai hails Google’s first $100 billion quarter as AI drives record growth

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Google has achieved a historic milestone, crossing the $100 billion revenue mark in a single quarter for the first time, driven by strong performance across its Search, Cloud, and advertising divisions. CEO Sundar Pichai attributed the record growth to the company’s accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence across all business units.

Pichai described the quarter as a “turning point” for Google, highlighting how AI-powered search, performance advertising, and productivity tools are reshaping user engagement and monetisation. He credited innovations in Gemini AI, Google Cloud AI infrastructure, and AI-driven ad targeting for boosting operational efficiency and revenue scalability.

The company’s advertising segment saw double-digit growth, supported by better AI-based audience modelling and improved YouTube monetisation, while Google Cloud posted continued profitability on the back of enterprise AI demand.

“AI is now at the core of everything we build,” Pichai said, noting that the company’s long-term strategy focuses on scaling AI responsibly while improving developer ecosystems and global accessibility.

Industry analysts see this quarter as validation of Google’s early bet on AI integration, setting the stage for sustained growth against competitors like Microsoft and Amazon. The results also reinforce Google’s position as a leading force in the global AI economy.