Evolution of AI at Google and Citi
Key Takeaways
- The Transformative Power of Gemini 3 and "Infinitely Remixable" AI involves the ability to take various forms of input—images, emails, videos—and combine or extend that information in novel ways.
- Comprehensive Platforms and Responsible AI involves a disciplined approach to driving growth, efficiency, and exceptional experiences for clients and colleagues, while embedding responsible AI principles, risk guardrails, and controls from ideation to scale.
- AI development is moving away from specialized, piecemeal solutions towards integrated, multimodal models like Google's Gemini 3.
In this episode of Citi Institute podcast, host Alex Miller is joined by Logan Kilpatrick, Product Lead, Google DeepMind and Shobhit Varshney, Head of AI, Citi. Together, they explore the rapid growth of AI models, how enterprises can position themselves to leverage the exponential progress, and the importance of embedding robust safeguards and governance.
Logan Kilpatrick discusses how emerging AI capability innovations will continue to unlock a wide range of new use cases, keeping everyone on their toes.
Shobhit Varshney emphasizes the need for a disciplined approach to driving, efficiency, and delivering exceptional experiences for clients and colleagues.
Together, they reflect on the future of AI and its ability to empower individuals and organizations to augment their capabilities while maintaining appropriate safeguards and controls.
Citigroup (“Citi”) and Google are not affiliated and are independent of each other. Google maintains a client relationship with Citi through Citi Cloud Technology Services. The speakers’ views are their own and may not necessarily reflect the views of Citi or any of its affiliates. All opinions are subject to change without notice. Neither the information provided nor any opinion expressed constitutes a solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security. The expressions of opinion are not intended to be a forecast of future events or a guarantee of future results.
Logan Kilpatrick, Product Lead, Google DeepMind
Logan Kilpatrick works on Google AI Studio and the Gemini API at Google DeepMind, where he leads the team dedicated to enabling developers worldwide to build with Gemini, Veo, Imagen and more.
Shobhit Varshney, Head of AI at Citi
Shobhit Varshney is Head of AI at Citi where he leads the firm’s global AI strategy, execution, adoption and value creation at scale. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, he partners closely with Citi’s Executive Management Team, the technology organization and leaders across the firm to deliver measurable business outcomes – enhancing client and colleague experiences, strengthening controls, and boosting productivity through responsible AI usage.
Prior to Citi, Shobhit served as Head of Data & AI for IBM Consulting across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. Over his 13 years at IBM, he spearheaded large-scale data and AI transformations, helping enterprises unlock the potential of AI by grounding it in data and automation. Collaborating with a broad network of technology partners, he focused on translating AI innovation into trusted, real-world business impact. A patented AI innovator, keynote speaker, and recognized industry thought leader, Shobhit has received multiple accolades, including Technology Leader of the Year.
Shobhit holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science (Computational Bio-Medicine) and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Strategy and Finance from Cornell University. He earned his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Engineering with a Math minor from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Shobhit lives in Dallas with his wife and two young children. Beyond work, he is passionate about photography and brewing craft beer.
