Google’s Project EAT Aims to Boost Productivity in an AI-Powered Workplace
The leaked document says the primary goal is to accelerate the adoption and integration of Google and third-party AI technologies within AI2. In addition, it points to standard practices across engineering, product management, and technical program management (TPM), as well as operations.
The materials also link the effort to risk management. The document says standardized internal practices can help mitigate risks tied to a rapidly evolving external AI landscape.
Internal momentum appears to align with leadership messaging described in the report. Business Insider said engineering vice president Megan Kacholia urged engineers to use AI for coding, and Sundar Pichai, Google’s chief executive officer, later emphasized that rivals are using AI and Google must do the same.
A Google spokesperson said Project EAT began in May 2025 and told Business Insider the initiative has already produced AI tools now used by more Googlers across the company.
Vahdat’s role positions AI2 close to the company’s biggest AI investments. Business Insider reported that Vahdat was promoted to senior vice president in December and reports directly to Pichai, while his organization supports Google’s AI infrastructure and chips known as TPUs.
