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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.

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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.

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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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Where are stocks headed as we approach the fourth and final quarter of the year? Hard to say.

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Two new European Commission regulations, the Digital Markets Act and the Digital Services Act, have come into effect. The DMA aims to regulate "gatekeepers" operating two-sided online marketplaces, while the DSA focuses on regulating the behavior of large digital services and their ad tracking practices. A rundown of the effects on Apple, Google, Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft.

The Gatekeepers And The EU

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If you're looking for Charlie Munger stocks to buy, it turns out the best place to look is a relatively unknown Chinese-American portfolio manager named Li Lu. Over the summer, stories surfaced about the fascinating man behind Himalaya Capital.

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The bombshell admission by Jerry Dischler, Google's VP of advertising products, came in response to questions from Justice Department antitrust lawyers.

Google raised ad prices to hit revenue goals without telling advertisers, exec testifies

With the remarkable increase in the price of Google's stock (NASDAQ: GOOGL) since the company's initial public offering (IPO), it makes sense to step back, observe this growth in more detail, and see how much an investment of $1,000 from 13 years ago would be worth today.

Investment of $1,000 in Google stock in 2010 is now worth this much

AI has taken the world by storm in 2023, but the trend has only just begun. Nvidia and Microsoft are the clear winners of the first wave of AI adoption.

Veteran Tech Analyst Dan Ives Says Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Cases Are "Exploding." 3 Stocks to Buy Now to Profit From the Trend.

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zelis, a healthcare technology company modernizing the healthcare financial experience for all, today announced that its payer clients can now offer their members a way to save customizable digital health insurance ID cards to Google Wallet. This new pass type in Google Wallet helps healthcare consumers easily identify private passes and requires users to use fingerprint, PIN or other methods to add, view, and use their health insurance ID card in Google Wallet. This fe.

Zelis® and Google Wallet Bring Security, Convenience and Efficiency to Healthcare Consumers

Google stock has bounced back from a difficult start to the year, overcoming the media cycle and AI concerns. It's now trading 23% above the NASDAQ Composite's return YTD. Since the narrative has now shifted, and Google is properly considered a real player in AI, investors should take note of new drivers for the stock: Cloud and AI growth. Google is performing well across both of these areas, with robust cloud segment performance as well as a slate of new artificial intelligence products.

Google: Shares Are Up, Still Worth Buying

The writer and actor strike has been going on for several months, hindering the production and release of new content. Streaming platforms are slowing down their new release rate and it becomes harder for them to keep their subscribers engaged. Entertainment demand will shift towards other streaming content and sports.

Labor Dispute Lights Up YouTube's Role In Google's Search For Consumer Entertainment Time

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Quantum computing stocks to check out in the stock market right now.

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Alphabet Inc (Google) is undervalued compared to its big tech peers, with lower earnings multiples and a better discounted cash flow-based valuation. The company has strong competitive advantages in search, advertising, smartphone operating systems, and online video, making it a fortress-like company. The stock has appreciated but is still worth buying due to its strong profitability and growth potential.

Google: The Only Tech Mega Cap I'd Buy Now (Rating Downgrade)

US Justice Department officials on Monday objected to removing the public from the court during some discussions of how Google prices online advertising, one of the issues at the heart of the antitrust trial under way in Washington, Reuters reported.  The government's case seeks to show that Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)'s Google broke antitrust law to maintain its dominance in online search, substantially boosting its advertising revenues that contributed greatly to the company's $1 trillion market valuation.

Google antitrust trial: US says search giant wants too much info kept secret

AlphaMissense's predictions could help speed up research and diagnosis of rare disorders

Google DeepMind AI tool assesses DNA mutations for harm potential

The AI race between Google and Microsoft—which backs the creator of ChatGPT—is heating up.

Google Expands AI Chatbot Bard To Apps Like Gmail, Drive And YouTube

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Alphabet is deploying AI in multiple areas to maintain its dominant position in key markets. TSMC's growth is expected to take off in the coming years thanks to the central role it is going to play in the adoption of AI.

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Google has debuted several features for its artificial intelligence (AI) tool Bard. “Bard now integrates with Google apps and services for more helpful responses,” Yury Pinsky, director of product management for Bard, wrote in a Google blog post Tuesday (Sept.

Google Says Bard Can Now Fact-Check Its Own Answers

Despite elevated Treasury yields and an uncertain Fed outlook, analysts at Wedbush remain bullish on AI driving more gains for tech stocks.

Meta and These Stocks Are Buys as Wedbush Sees Tech Rally Momentum

Google is a cash cow and could offer investors a dividend in the future. The company has a forward P/E of 22.5X and offers investors upside to its current price target. GOOG has shown exponential growth in its financial metrics over the last decade and YouTube and Google Cloud continue to be strong growth drivers for the company.

Google: A Dividend Could Be In The Works For This Cash Cow

Nvidia has seen unprecedented GPU demand thanks to AI. Alphabet is still waiting for the advertising market to recover.

Better Trillion-Dollar Investment: Nvidia or Alphabet?

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Google's landmark antitrust trial kicked off it's second week on Monday.

Verizon didn't solicit bids before inking Google search engine deal, executive testifies

The DOJ and 38 states allege that Google maintains its monopoly power through exclusive contracts, violating antitrust laws. The trial is expected to last several months, with a decision possibly not being expected before Q1 2024. Google denies the allegations and argues that its search distribution deals are not anti-competitive and do not harm consumers.

U.S. Vs. Google: Important Considerations About The Antitrust Showdown

The AI-powered tool is called an Augmented Reality Microscope, or ARM, and Google and the Department of Defense have been quietly working on it for years.

Google and the Department of Defense are building an AI-powered microscope to help doctors spot cancer

The U.S. Justice Department on Monday questioned a Verizon executive about the company's decision to always pre-install Google's Chrome browser with Google search on its mobile phones, as the government sought to show that Alphabet's Google broke antitrust law to maintain its dominance in online search.

Verizon executive testifies Google search always pre-installed on mobile phones

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Fusion energy stocks will only gain more attention between now and 2030. The first fusion power plants will likely be operational by that date.

Invest in Fusion Energy With These 3 Stocks to Buy

Defined by the International Atomic Energy Agency as the process where “two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier one, releasing massive energy,” nuclear fusion could potentially reshape our energy narrative. Moreover, Bloomberg's eye-popping projection suggests nuclear fusion could potentially be a $40 trillion market, fueling intrigue in nuclear fusion stocks to buy.

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