Google's Carlo Project Discontinued, Community Hopes for Fork

Google’s Carlo project, an innovative open-source initiative for cross-platform GUI rendering using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, has been discontinued after five years. The announcement comes from Google Chrome Labs, clarifying that Carlo was always intended as a prototype, not an officially supported product. Despite this, the project’s technical depth—aiming to streamline GUI development across platforms—has sparked valuable discussions in the developer community. Comments from Google representatives emphasize the experimental nature of Chrome Labs projects, while users express hope for a community fork to preserve Carlo’s potential. This event offers insights into Google’s approach to innovation lifecycle management and highlights the importance of open-source collaboration in advancing frontier technologies like AI-driven UI frameworks.