Google Cloud Next 2024 was attended by over 30,000 people who saw the latest developments in Google Cloud's AI stack, including upgrades to foundation models and new ways to use them. These improvements include Gemini 1.5 Pro, a powerful model with multimodal input support, and new variants of the open source Gemma model. Additionally, Google introduced its new Vertex AI Agent Builder, which enables users to build AI agents via conversational prompts. The event also saw new investments into performant hardware, including Google's most powerful TPU yet, v5p, and Arm-based Axion GPUs. Furthermore, Google highlighted its bolstered cloud security features, including the use of AI to detect and prevent security threats, as well as integrations with key services like Google Threat Intelligence and Security Command Center. The event also saw the introduction of code assistance tools, such as Gemini Code Assist and CodeGemma, designed to improve developer efficiency. Lastly, Google emphasized the importance of monitoring and securing one's Google Cloud environment, with features like CI Pipeline Visibility and Intelligent Test Runner.