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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet Inc and its subsidiary Google, will testify on Monday in the once-in-a generation antitrust fight with the U.S. government over Google's dominance of search and some parts of search advertising.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai to testify in US antitrust trial

Google's cloud business has challenges ahead but it is a small part of Google's overall valuation. Google Cloud's growth rate has slowed down compared to Microsoft Azure. The overall operating income and revenue of Google have improved nicely from Q3 2022 to Q3 2023.

Google: Big Year-Over-Year Improvements Despite Cloud Disappointments

Alphabet beats revenue and earnings estimates, but cloud revenue disappoints. Alphabet has a significant advantage in AI and has the financial resources to invest in AI at a rapid pace. The company is infusing AI into all its products, including Search, Workspace, Maps, YouTube, and Google Cloud Platform.

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Google could reportedly invest another $2 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic. The tech giant, which already invests in Anthropic, has already given the OpenAI competitor $500 million and agreed to contribute another $1.5 billion over time, Reuters reported Friday (Oct. 27), citing a company spokesperson.

Google Strengthens Anthropic Ties With $2 Billion Investment

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Microsoft gained on earnings, while Alphabet stock plunged. Azure is taking market share from Google Cloud.

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Alphabet is the lone common denominator in Buffett's, Ackman's, and Wood's portfolios. The reasons why these three famous investors own the stock vary.

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While Tesla Inc. Chief Executive Elon Musk and others working on autonomous vehicles have suggested that robo-taxis and driverless cars are around the corner, recent developments say otherwise.

Robo-taxies remain a pipe dream and greedy companies have only themselves to blame

If the market is ever going to reverse course it will be on the strength of big tech.

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Alphabet's Waymo and GM's Cruise have spread to new cities this year. The AV brands have yet to have an impact on their owners' stock prices.

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GOOGL stock has plunged nearly 15% in the past three weeks, revisiting lows last seen in July 2023. Investors are likely spooked about Google Cloud's performance compared to Microsoft Azure. Market share losses were highlighted as Microsoft went on the generative AI offensive. Ad market softness from Q4 due to the recent Middle East conflict likely spurred further concerns about Google's advertising recovery.

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Palantir Technologies

Palantir is in the early stages of capitalizing on massive opportunities in AI. Alphabet could benefit from more effective recommender systems.

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The slowdown is a purely mathematical one based on flawed comparisons. Google Cloud's profitability is on the verge of exploding.

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A top executive from Google disclosed Friday (Oct. 27) during its antitrust trial that the company paid $26.3 billion in 2021 to secure default search engine deals on most smartphones and browsers.

Antitrust Trial Reveals Google Spends $26.3 Billion on Default Search Engine Agreements

Founded by former OpenAI executives, Anthropic has emerged as one of the hottest artificial intelligence startups, thanks to its Claude 2 chatbot

Google commits to invest $2 billion in OpenAI competitor Anthropic

The amount of payments Google made for the default status has more than tripled since 2014, according to senior executive Prabhakar Raghavan, Bloomberg reported.

Google paid $26B to be default search engine, exec testifies in antitrust trial

Alphabet's Google paid $26.3 billion to other companies in 2021 to ensure its search engine was the default on web browsers and mobile phones, a top company executive testified during the Justice Department's antitrust trial, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.

Google paid $26 bln to be default search engine in 2021 - Bloomberg News

Alphabet Inc.'s GOOGL, -0.43% GOOG, -0.35% Google on Friday said it will pump up to $2 billion into AI startup Anthropic, expanding on an investment in the company earlier this year. Google injected $500 million up front in Anthropic, a rival of OpenAI, and agreed to add $1.5 billion more over time, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter.

Google to invest $2 billion in AI startup Anthropic: report

The number is a more granular look into how much Google pays partners, including Apple, to be the default search engine on their products.

Google paid $26 billion in 2021 to become default search engine on browsers and phones

Alphabet stock is falling after a disappointing figure from the third-quarter update.

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Google paid Apple $18 billion in 2021 to remain the default search engine on iPhone, NYT reports. Google spent $26 billion in total in 2021 on similar deals with device makers, an ongoing court case revealed.

Google reportedly paid Apple a whopping $18 billion in one year to keep its search engine the default on iPhones

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The market selloff that began in August is accelerating, with the technology-laden Nasdaq Composite Index having fallen into correction territory, which means it is down over 10% from its peak reached earlier this year. The Nasdaq officially entered a correction on Oct. 25 when it declined 2.4% to 12,821.22, bringing it 12% lower than its high for the year of 14,358.02 set on July 19.

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Alphabet Inc Class A GOOGL, the parent company of Google, exceeded expectations with its impressive Q3 earnings, demonstrating its strong financial position.

Google Shines In Q3 Earnings Beating Expectations But Falls 11% Amid Stock Volatility! - Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)

In the investment realm, ChatGPT stock predictions have sparked intrigue among market enthusiasts of late. Since its launch last November, the powerful AI chatbot has effectively carved a niche in research, organizing copious amounts of data and pointing toward some of the best long-term stocks to buy.

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