Google Cloud Next 2023: All the day-two announcements

Welcome to our live coverage of Google Cloud Next 2023. Today’s opening keynote will include an update from Google Cloud chief exec, Thomas Kurian, on all the latest product and feature announcements across the Google Cloud ecosystem. 

Generative AI is, as one might imagine, expected to feature heavily at this year’s conference, so stay tuned for all the latest announcements from 9:00 PDT onward. 

While we're waiting for the morning keynote session to begin, why not check out some of ITPro's coverage of Google's pre-conference product announcements today?

A raft of new Duet AI features for Workspace were unveiled today, including automated call transcription, real-time video snippet tools, and the ability to 'skip' meetings and get a recap from Duet. 

Google also announced the integration of Duet AI for Mandiant Threat Intelligence. 

The move will see users gain natural language insights into security data, empowering teams and enhancing productivity.  

First up this morning is Google chief exec Sundar Pichai. 

Pichai says Google has been preparing for AI for seven years. It's "AI-first" approach is a source of great excitement at the tech giant - and there's more to come.