Inside the California 'AI factory' that showcases the contradiction at the heart of the tech race

Google CEO Sundar Pichai showcases the development of Google's secret weapon, the Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), which will power every AI query at Googleplex in California. Amid concerns of a potential AI bubble burst, Pichai acknowledges risks but highlights AI's societal benefits. The global tech race sees investments soaring, with Google alone spending over $90bn annually on AI. The future impact of AI advancements and potential economic ramifications are intertwined with the quest for AI supremacy between the US and China.