Larry Page Returns to Tech with New AI Venture
Larry Page, the co-founder of Google, is making a return to the technology sector with a new startup focused on artificial intelligence applications in product manufacturing. Page, along with Sergey Brin, stepped down from their roles at Google’s parent company, Alphabet, in 2019, but now Page is aiming to develop AI products for the factory floor.
The new venture, called Dynatomics, aims to create AI tools that can generate highly optimized designs for objects. These designs will be suitable for manufacturing. According to a report by The Information, the company hopes to streamline the product development process.
The Dynatomics team is currently comprised of a small team of AI developers. The team is led by Chris Anderson, who previously served as the chief technology officer (CTO) of Kittyhawk, an electric airplane startup. Kittyhawk, which was backed by Page, was working on developing small, electric flying vehicles before it was shut down.
AI in Manufacturing: A Growing Trend
Dynatomics is not alone in exploring the potential of AI in manufacturing. Several other tech startups and major companies are also investigating how AI can improve efficiency and innovation within the industry.
For example, Orbital Materials is developing an AI platform to discover new materials for applications such as battery production and carbon dioxide capture cells. PhysicsX offers AI-generated simulations for engineers in the automotive and aerospace industries. These ventures highlight the growing interest in leveraging AI to optimize various aspects of the manufacturing process—from design and materials to simulations.
Google’s Leadership Transition and Continued Engagement
In 2019, Sundar Pichai took over as CEO of Google as well as Alphabet, marking a significant leadership transition. Although Page and Brin no longer hold official roles, Brin appears to remain actively involved in operations, particularly at Google DeepMind. According to an internal memo, Brin reportedly recommended that employees at Google’s AI division work 12-hour days, suggesting his continued dedication to the advancement of AI technologies.
