Google Cloud enhanced Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) for streamlined AI workloads at GoogleNext conference.Hosted GKE-based supercomputing service with AI workload focus unveiled by Google Cloud.Customers showcasing 900% growth in the use of AI-oriented GPUs and TPUs in the past year.15 top GKE customers are now utilizing the service for AI and ML workloads.AI expected to generate over $200 billion in annual infrastructure cloud services by 2028.GKE enhancements include support for Kubernetes standard Gateway API Inference Extension.Introduction of GKE supercomputing service, Cluster Director, for large AI modeling jobs.Gemini AI-based chat client, Gemini Cloud Assist Investigations, for debugging on GKE admin dashboard.Public preview of GKE Inference Gateway for intelligent routing and load balancing for AI inference workloads.Extension offers benefits like end-to-end observability, workload isolation, and optimized routing for multiple models.