United Kingdom, Dec. 31 -- Google is determined to ensure that consumers can feel confident using AI technology.

The American tech company has been investing in machine learning and AI research, tools and infrastructure for more than 20 years - but Google insists that the consumer remains its priority.

A blog post from the tech company explained: "December is usually a time for reflection, and looking ahead. That's why this month we've been focused on taking frontier intelligence out of the lab and putting it into your hands in ways that actually matter for your day-to-day."

The blog post then outlined a number of recent developments that fit into Google's overall vision and long-term ambitions.

Google said: "Whether it's the lightnin...