Google just declared itself a contender in AI design at IO 2026

# Google Enters the AI Design Competition Google announced it's building new AI tools focused on making design work easier for non-experts—think teachers creating classroom materials or small shop owners designing marketing graphics. Rather than targeting professional designers, Google is positioning these tools so anyone can use them, regardless of their technical skills. This move signals Google is now competing directly with other companies offering AI-powered design assistance to everyday users.