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DeepMind Technologies Limited is a British artificial intelligence company founded in September 2010.  Acquired by Google in 2014, the company has created a neural network that learns how to play video games in a fashion similar to that of humans, as well as a Neural Turing machine, or a neural network that may be able to access an external memory like a conventional Turing machine, resulting in a computer that mimics the short-term memory of the human brain.

DeepMind

YouTube is an American video-sharing website headquartered in San Bruno, California. The service was created by three former PayPal employees—Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim—in February 2005. Google bought the site in November 2006 for US$1.65 billion; YouTube now operates as one of Google's subsidiaries.

YouTube

Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google, based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open source software and designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. In addition, Google has further developed Android TV for televisions, Android Auto for cars, and Wear OS for wrist watches, each with a specialized user interface. Variants of Android are also used on game consoles, digital cameras, PCs and other electronics.

Android

Nest Labs is a home automation producer of programmable, self-learning, sensor-driven, Wi-Fi-enabled thermostats, smoke detectors, security cameras, and other security systems. It introduced the Nest Learning Thermostat in 2011 as its first product. The Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide detector was then introduced in October 2013. After the acquisition of Dropcam, the rebranded Nest Cam was introduced in June 2015. Finally, in July 2016, the Nest Cam Outdoor was released.

Nest Labs

Boston Dynamics is an American engineering and robotics design company founded in 1992 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Japanese conglomerate SoftBank Group. Boston Dynamics is best known for the development of BigDog, a quadruped robot designed for the U.S. military with funding from Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and DI-Guy, software for realistic human simulation. Early in the company's history, it worked with the American Systems Corporation under a contract from the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) to replace naval training videos for aircraft launch operations with interactive 3D computer simulations featuring DI-Guy characters. The company is a pioneer in the field of robotics and it is one of the most advanced in its domain. Marc Raibert is the company's president and project manager. He spun the company off from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1992.

Boston Dynamics

Alphabet, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in software, health care, transportation, and other technologies. It operates through the following segments: Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets. The Google Services segment includes products and services such as ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Google Maps, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. The Google Cloud segment refers to infrastructure and platform services, collaboration tools, and other services for enterprise customers. The Other Bets segment relates to the sale of healthcare-related services and internet services. The company was founded by Lawrence E. Page and Sergey Mikhaylovich Brin on October 2, 2015 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

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Alphabet addresses revenue challenges, bets big on AI innovation

Alphabet navigated revenue challenges in Q4 2022, emphasizing AI opportunities and cost efficiency. The company is focused on innovation, cost reengineering, and sustainable growth across its divisions. Strategic investments in AI, hardware, and Other Bets are key priorities.

Alphabet excels in Q1 with strong Search and Cloud performance

Alphabet's Q1 performance reflects strength in Search, Cloud, and YouTube segments, with a focus on AI and innovation.
Challenges include economic headwinds, expense management, and profitability in Other Bets segment.
Opportunities for growth lie in AI development, Shorts monetization, and evolving partnerships for sustainable growth.
Alphabet emphasizes innovation, user value, and expense optimization to drive long-term profitability and growth.

Alphabet (GOOG) reports strong Q2 earnings driven by Search and Cloud innovation

Alphabet's Q2 performance reflects revenue growth and operational efficiency improvements. The company's focus on innovation in AI and cloud services positions it well for future growth. Challenges in the Other Bets segment and infrastructure investments require strategic management.

Alphabet (GOOG) reports robust Q3 performance amidst AI-driven innovations

Alphabet's Q3 performance showcased strong revenue growth, driven by key segments like Search, YouTube, and Cloud, supported by AI advancements and hardware innovations.
While facing challenges related to geopolitical impacts on advertising and margin concerns, Alphabet's strategic strengths in AI integration, responsible deployment, and diversified revenue streams position it well for future growth.
Opportunities in leveraging AI for advertising efficiency, expanding AI-driven capabilities, and navigating privacy regulations present avenues for Alphabet to drive innovation, revenue growth, and market leadership.
With a focus on customer adoption, technological advancements, and strategic partnerships, Alphabet remains poised to capitalize on its strengths, address challenges, and seize opportunities for sustainable growth.

Alphabet posts strong Q4 earnings driven by AI and cloud growth

Alphabet's Q4 performance reflects robust revenue growth, profitability, and strategic focus on AI, subscriptions, and cloud services.
Strengths in Google Services and YouTube ads underscore revenue diversification and innovation, while challenges in Other Bets and rising costs warrant attention.
Opportunities abound in AI-driven growth, product expansion, and infrastructure investments, positioning Alphabet for continued success and market leadership.

Alphabet (GOOG) reports robust Q1 earnings, eyes $100B YouTube and Cloud run rate

Alphabet's Q1 2024 earnings call highlighted strong revenue growth, AI leadership, and innovation in Search, YouTube, and Cloud. Despite facing challenges in cost management and Cloud adoption, the company is leveraging its strengths in AI and efficiency to drive positive user engagement and monetization. With a focus on research and innovation, Alphabet is well-positioned for future growth and opportunities.

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A group of 20 leading tech companies on Friday announced a joint commitment to combat AI misinformation heading into the 2024 elections.

Microsoft, Google, Amazon and tech peers sign pact to combat election-related deepfakes

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Steven Cress discusses how Seeking Alpha's Alpha Picks portfolio has achieved a return of 114% compared to the S&P 500's 32% since its launch in July 2022. Alpha Picks is a quantamental portfolio that selects the 2 best stocks from Seeking Alpha's Quant Strong Buys on a monthly basis.

Letting Winners Run - Steven Cress On Alpha Picks' Outperformance

Microsoft and OpenAI have been getting all the attention lately, but Google should not be forgotten.

Alphabet Stock: The Gift That Keeps on Giving -- Or Is It?

Salesforce

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META ) surprised the stock market recently by announcing it would pay its first-ever quarterly dividend. The owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp said the payout will be 50 cents per share, or $2 per share on an annual basis.

Follow META's Lead? 3 Tech Stocks That Should Also Debut Dividends

Google is tweaking its strategy for its 'Other Bets' which could be good news for GOOGLE stock.

What The Future Holds For Google's 'Other Bets'

Alphabet (Google)'s stock (NASDAQ NDAQ : GOOG) has gained around 66% since the start of 2023 as compared to the 29% rise in the S&P500 index over the same period. That said, at its current price of $147, the stock is trading 9% below its fair value of $162 – Trefis' estimate for Google's valuation.

Beating S&P 500 By 37% Since The Start Of 2023, Where Is Alphabet Stock Headed?

Another day brings another salvo in the artificial-intelligence wars. No sooner had Alphabet introduced an upgrade to its AI model, than OpenAI struck back with a new video-generation tool and was reported to be taking aim at the search-engine market.

OpenAI Takes on Google, Meta with New AI Products, and Other Tech News Today

Meta's blowout earnings resulted in a 20% increase in stock value, generating a record-breaking market cap gain of $197 billion. Meta's announcement of a dividend, along with strong earnings and increased buybacks, contributed to the stock's significant gain. Goldman Sachs predicts that Alphabet and Amazon are the most likely tech giants to start paying dividends in the near future.

The Next 2 Tech Giants To Potentially Start Paying Dividends

Google and YouTube parent company Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG , NASDAQ: GOOGL ) had a rough start when it entered into the artificial intelligence chatbot wars with Bard. Today, however, the GOOG stock outlook looks great, as Alphabet has a new AI chatbot with a subscription plan.

Insider Insights: Alphabet CEO Sells GOOG Stock. Panic or Pounce?

The State of A.I., and Will Perplexity Beat Google or Destroy the Web?

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, experienced a decline in its shares Thursday (Feb. 15) following a report that OpenAI, the owner of ChatGPT, is developing a web search product that would directly compete with Google.

Alphabet Shares Fall Amid Concerns That OpenAI May Compete in Search

One week after its rebrand as “Gemini,” Google's artificial intelligence tool received a new update dubbed “Gemini 1.5.” “Gemini 1.5 delivers dramatically enhanced performance,” Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, wrote in a company blog post Thursday (Feb. 15).

Google Debuts Improved Version of Gemini AI Tool

Waymo recalled a previous version of its software after two of its self-driving cars struck the same pickup within minutes of each other. Self-driving technology doesn't contribute meaningfully to Alphabet's results.

Why Alphabet Stock Stumbled Thursday Morning

Google stock fell on a report that rival OpenAI could be planning to launch its own web search tool.

Google Stock Falls Amid Fresh OpenAI Report, Gemini Model Upgrade

Billionaire Dan Loeb's Third Point Capital exited its position in Alphabet (GOOGL) and slashed its stake in Uber Technologies (UBER) in the fourth quarter of 2023, while also reducing its positions in Amazon (AMZN), Microsoft (MSFT) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM), according to the company's latest 13-F filling.

Dan Loeb's Third Point Exited Alphabet, Slashed Uber Stake in Fourth Quarter

Reading "War and Peace," Leo Tolstoy's monumental novel that runs half a million words long and often over 1,000 pages, might be a minute-long affair for a new artificial intelligence model from Google.

Google touts AI to vet troves of content in seconds; CEO predicts profit

Google is expanding the range of Gemini large language models it is making available to developers on its Vertex AI platform today. Gemini 1.0 Pro (which was still known as Gemini Pro 1.

Google makes more Gemini models available to developers

US tech giant Google was set Thursday to open an AI research hub in Paris, the French government said, part of a trend for big tech firms to base teams in European centers.

Google set to open Paris AI research hub

Alphabet's Waymo had recalled as many as 444 vehicles to update its automated driving systems (ADS) software, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Thursday.

Waymo recalled vehicles to update automated driving software - NHTSA

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Tiger Global has slashed its positions in four of the five Magnificent Seven tech stocks that account for almost half of its portfolio, while upping its stake in Amazon.com and piling into semiconductor companies, regulatory filings for the final three months of 2023 show.

Tiger Global slashes stakes in Magnificent Seven while piling into semiconductor makers

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My top 7 picks for February: Exclusively for long-term investors. Quality companies at fair prices. I own most of the stocks here. You might disagree on some.

Top 7 Stocks To Consider Buying In February

Duquesne Family Office, the investment vehicle belonging to famed macro investor Stanley Druckenmiller, dumped shares of Alphabet Inc., Amazon.com AMZN and Broadcom Inc. AVGO while scooping up shares of beaten-down gold miners Barrick Gold Corp. GOLD and Newmont Corp. NEM, according to a Wednesday filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Druckenmiller dumps Alphabet, Amazon and Broadcom but Nvidia remains largest holding

Michael Burry's Scion Asset Management scooped up shares of Alphabet Inc. GOOGL and Amazon.com Inc. AMZN during the fourth quarter of 2023, part of a shopping spree that saw his fund open positions in more than a dozen stocks.

Michael Burry's Scion Asset Management scoops up shares of Alphabet, Amazon

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It's always rough to deal with layoffs but if you're looking at tech stocks to buy from a pure profit standpoint, reduced spending on either non-core units or businesses that just don't pass muster may be beneficial in the long run. Again, it's a terrible situation for workers and it's something that could be increasingly common.

7 Tech Stocks to Buy Amid the Flying Pink Slips

Meta stock, along with Magnificent Seven member Alphabet, are among mutual fund favorites in today's stock market.

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