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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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Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai believes that AI might be "bigger than the internet itself." The AI revolution will not be evenly distributed, with some companies better positioned to profit from the technology.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai Says "Artificial Intelligence (AI) Will Be the Biggest Technological Shift We See in Our Lifetimes." 5 Stocks to Buy and Hold If He's Right.

The Dutch consumers' association Consumentenbond together with the Privacy Protection Foundation issued legal proceedings against Google on Tuesday for alleged large-scale privacy violations, they said in a statement.

Dutch groups sue Google over alleged privacy violations

You may want to add some more growth stocks to your portfolio -- but you should think twice before making major changes to your asset allocations. It's best to establish a long-term investment strategy and stick with it.

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Google begins a marathon battle in a federal court on Tuesday to fight accusations from the US government that it acted unlawfully to become the world's preeminent search engine.

US takes on Google in landmark antitrust trial

SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alipay+ and Google Play are launching a series of joint initiatives including region-wide tournaments and gaming festivals to help global game developers broaden their outreach to players worldwide and help them capture a larger percentage of this fast-growing industry. Since August 2023, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) has collaborated with Alipay+ and Google Play to host a tournament, open to all local fans in the Philippines and Malaysia with a total prize size o.

Alipay+ and Google Play Launch Initiatives to Enhance Game Developers' Engagement with Asia's Mobile Users

The search engine faces charges of using illegal agreements with phone and browser companies to maintain a monopoly.

U.S. v. Google: What to Know About the Biggest Antitrust Trial in 20 Years

The trial kicks off in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday.

What is the Google antitrust case all about? Search engine to face regulators in greatest showdown since Microsoft's

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Headlined by Apple Inc.'s AAPL, +0.25% seminal iPhone event on the second Tuesday of the month at Apple Park, and anchored by Salesforce Inc.'s CRM, -0.13% wildly popular Dreamforce conference up the road in San Francisco, these several days set a tempo as well as establish a road map for the industry over the next 12 months. They also open the floodgates on tech conference season, with shows stacked up over the next several weeks for Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc. META, +1.92%, Microsoft Corp. MSFT, +0.66%, and Oracle Corp. ORCL, +0.62%.

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai said in an interview published in Wired on Monday that the search giant's long-established relationship with chipmaker Nvidia isn't expected to end anytime soon and should continue over the next decade.   Pichai noted that Nvidia has a “strong track record” with AI innovation, calling the semiconductor sector a “very dynamic, cooperative industry.

Google CEO says Nvidia partnership expected to last at least 10 years

Google is the target of a blockbuster antitrust trial scheduled to begin Tuesday that could change the future of internet search engines.  The suit, the biggest tech antitrust suit brought by the US Justice Department since it came after Microsoft in 1998, will argue that Google broke the law in its path to becoming the dominant force it is today.

Google antitrust trial over search engine dominance to kick off Tuesday

Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG , NASDAQ: GOOGL ) stock investors are surely on edge ahead of the start of what may well be a precedent-setting monopoly trial against the search-engine giant. Indeed, on Tuesday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) will begin its first antitrust lawsuit in years against Google in U.S. District Court in the District of Columbia.

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Google CEO says relationship with chipmaker Nvidia is here to stay

Sundar Pichai says Google and Nvidia will still be working together 10 years from now

Ahead of Wednesday's AI-focused private Congressional meeting with tech giants, Google this morning announced a new initiative aimed at supporting researchers and public policy solutions around AI with the debut of the Digital Futures Project. As part of the effort, Google's charitable arm Google.

Google.org to invest $20M into AI-focused grants for think tanks and academic institutions

Google's antitrust trial begins this week, with the company's ties to Apple at the center. While the two tech titans are typically thought of as rivals, a report Monday (Sept.

Google-Apple Relationship at Core of Landmark Antitrust Trial

How to expect the months-long trial to play out and the key points of argument in the case.

What to expect when Google faces the DOJ in the first major tech monopoly trial in decades

The Department of Justice's antitrust trial vs. Google starts Tuesday.

Google Antitrust Case: Why Apple Will Be Part Of The Courtroom Drama

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The government claims that Google illegally used its monopoly power to stifle rivals, while the company says its practices are legal and mainstream.

Why Is the Justice Dept. Suing Google?

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The stock market's recent volatility has created buying opportunities in the AI sector. Even industry titans in AI look like bargains right now.

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Google will face off in court Tuesday against government officials who accuse the company of antitrust violations in its massive search business, kicking off a long-anticipated showdown that could reshape one of the internet's most dominant platforms.

Google's antitrust showdown: What's at stake for the internet search titan

Many believe that ChatGPT will end Google Search's reign. But Google isn't conceding the fight.

Will ChatGPT Ever Actually Be the "Google Killer" Everyone Thought It Would Be? (Answer -- not yet!

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai believes that "AI will be the biggest technological shift we see in our lifetimes." If his prediction comes true, three AI stocks are especially poised for tremendous gains.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai Says AI Could Be "Bigger Than the Internet": 3 Stocks to Buy and Hold If He's Right

Alphabet and Amazon both performed stock splits last year after their shares climbed in recent years. These companies are leaders in growth markets.

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Google has maintained that the government's case is "deeply flawed."

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