June 9, 2026
In this editorial article, Google PM Akash Rathi breaks down the hidden "compute tax" threatening AI product margins.
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Akash Rathi
Google, Product Manager, Pixel Phones
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Akash Rathi is a Product Manager at Google, leading product strategy for Pixel phones at the intersection of AI and consumer hardware. He has led multi-billion dollar consumer tech products from concept through global commercialization, with his products receiving world-wide media acclaim. Akash holds an MBA from The Wharton School and a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering & Operations Research from UC Berkeley.