SAN FRANCISCO, March 21 -- The next edition of the Google I/O developer conference, held on May 14 and 15, 2024, promises to lift the lid on plenty of innovations. And whether it's through the upcoming Android update or its new smartphone, Google intends to put artificial intelligence at the heart of its strategy.

At the event, held on the firm's Mountain View campus, Google is scheduled to present the main features of Android 15, with an emphasis on security and privacy. As every year, the main new features of the upcoming version of the operating system, rolling out in the fall, are due to be presented to developers before they reach consumers.

But it's artificial intelligence that will likely be the focus of attention. By launching G...