Living in Information Everywhere

Explore the far-reaching implications of cloud computing in this Stanford University seminar featuring Quentin Hardy, Head of Editorial at Google Cloud. Delve into how cloud computing has evolved beyond networked data centers to encompass smartphones, apps, IoT, Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence, effectively deploying computational intelligence globally. Examine this technological shift as both a fulfillment of Moore's Law and the beginning of a transformative era for civilization. Gain insights from Hardy's extensive experience in technology journalism as he discusses the technology itself and draws historical parallels to predict its likely impact. Learn about the speaker's background, including his roles at The New York Times, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal, and his frequent appearances as a technology commentator. Discover how this seminar fits into Stanford's broader Computer Systems Colloquium series, which covers a wide range of topics from integrated circuits to programming languages.