Did Google Just Soft-Launch the Future? (I Saw It at Google I/O 2025)

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I feel incredibly lucky and excited to have attended Google I/O 2025 in person. The Shoreline Amphitheater was buzzing with energy, packed with developers, creators, and tech leaders from around the world. 

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