Is Google’s AI Bet Too Big? YouTube's Next Chapter? — The 3 Big Questions for Google | Behind the Numbers

On today's podcast episode, we discuss the three biggest questions surrounding Google right now: Is Google spending too much in the AI race? Will the company finally rationalize its AI product naming conventions? And what will the next phase of YouTube's growth look like? Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Principal Analyst Nate Elliott and Analyst Marisa Jones. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: [email protected] more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at [email protected] Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Purchase tickets and register for EMARKETER's The Future of Digital 2026 Summit here: https://www.emarketer.com/events/summit/2026-future-of-digital/?utm_source=events_page For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-google-s-ai-bet-too-big-youtube-s-next-chapter-3-big-questions-google-behind-numbers © 2026 EMARKETER Awin is the all-in-one platform for smarter partner marketing. With award-winning technology, expert support and a global network of 1 million partners, Awin helps brands discover, manage and scale high-performing partnerships that drive measurable growth. Learn more.