How Google AI is helping scientists protect humpback whales in Australia

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A$240 billion economic boost with AI
AI could create A$240 billion in economic value for Australia by boosting labour productivity.
10% productivity boost with AI
By saving time for workers, accelerating R&D and improving business efficiency, AI could increase the productivity of Australia’s economy by more than 10%.
A$950 million saved with AI
AI-powered disaster response systems could potentially reduce climate-change induced flooding and other environmental emergencies by A$950 million each year.
A$53 billion of economic activity for businesses
In 2024, Google Search, Google Ads, Google AdSense, Google Play, Google Cloud and Google Ad Grants helped provide A$53 billion of economic activity for businesses.
170,000 jobs supported by Google products
In 2024, Google supported 170,000 jobs by helping businesses expand through their use of our tools & services. Additionally, the Google Play app ecosystem has enabled the creation of 240,000 direct, indirect and spillover jobs.
A$90 million in Ad Grants
Through Ad Grants, Google has supported eligible not-for-profit organisations with in-kind Google ads worth more than A$90 million in 2024.
Turning Australia’s AI opportunities into impact with Google
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