An internal Google project is trying to supercharge employees with AI. Codename: Project EAT. (www.businessinsider.com)

Google is launching "Project EAT," an initiative aimed at transforming the company into an "AI-powered workplace" by enhancing employee productivity through the integration of cutting-edge AI technologies. Internal documents reveal that the project, initiated by Google's AI and Infrastructure unit (AI2) in May 2025, seeks to standardize AI tools across the organization and encourage staff to embrace AI in their workflows. Led by Amin Vahdat, a veteran at Google, the project is a response to the competitive pressure from rival tech companies that are rapidly adopting AI solutions. Project EAT includes a 12-week pilot phase that has shown promising results, improving developer productivity and code quality. The initiative stands out for its goal of leveraging both Google’s own AI tools and third-party technologies to enhance engineering and operational practices across various teams. By "eating their own dog food," Google employees will effectively test and refine these AI tools internally before broader deployment. This strategic move not only aims to bolster employee engagement and collaboration but also ensures Google maintains its technological leadership in an increasingly AI-driven landscape.