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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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Alphabet is integrating AI into multiple services, and that could turn out to be a smart long-term move. AMD is expected to cut its teeth in the AI chip market next year and clock impressive earnings growth.

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U.S. stocks closed mostly lower, with the Dow Jones falling around 170 points on Thursday. The Nasdaq Composite, however, gained for a fifth straight day, but recorded its worst month of the year.

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Alphabet has worked to reduce its operating expenses. Cloud computing is a significant tailwind for Alphabet.

Will Alphabet Be a $2 Trillion Stock by 2024?

A writers strike is bad news for cable and streaming companies. Alphabet's YouTube, however, has an endless stream of content coming from its users.

Why the Hollywood Writers Strike May Give Alphabet's Business a Boost

Google went on the offensive Thursday in a closely watched antitrust case dealing with the tech giant's digital advertising dominance, questioning the motives of the Justice Department's top antitrust official.

Google targets DOJ antitrust chief with bias allegations in monopoly defense

NVIDIA

It was recently unveiled that NVIDIA has expanded its partnership with Alphabet's Google Cloud to advance AI computing, software, and services. The AI frenzy continues.

NVIDIA & Alphabet: A Perfect Match?

Alphabet has been criticized for falling behind the curve on artificial intelligence.

What Alphabet Stock Investors Need to Know About Its AI

Alphabet's Google was hit with a lawsuit on Thursday by Danish online job-search rival Jobindex, a year after the latter complained to EU antitrust regulators that the U.S. tech giant unfairly favoured its own job-search service.

Google hit with copyright lawsuit by Danish online job-search rival

A protest erupted Tuesday at a Google Cloud's conference in San Francisco, as employees critical of the company's contract with Israel's military sought to ratchet up pressure at the company's annual showcase of its latest products and technology.

'Google has no scruples.' Employees protest Google Cloud conference over Israel military contract

Alphabet's business is not just Google; it has diversified into sectors like healthcare and self-driving technology, with more ideas to come. The company's "other bets," like Verily, Calico, and Waymo, offer untapped potential, especially under the leadership of business genius Ruth Porat.

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Google Cloud is expected to be a positive driver for its parent company Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)'s stock due to its leading AI capabilities, improving margins, and expected market share gains, according to analysts from the Bank of America (BoA). In a note to clients following the kickoff of Google's Cloud Next event, the analysts wrote that the keynote showcased Google Cloud's expanded AI and machine learning capabilities.

Google Cloud's AI capabilities have analysts bullish on Alphabet

Google will reveal its latest rival to Apple's iPhone at an event on 4 October.

What to expect as Google follows Apple with date for next phone reveal

Google's (NASDAQ: GOOGL) impressive resurgence in the stock market during 2023 showcased its resilience yet again on August 30.

Google stock price prediction as GOOGL hits new 52-week high

Palantir Technologies

Alphabet's business segments will get a boost from artificial intelligence.  Palantir is just starting to tap into massive AI opportunities.

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Google is bringing its generative AI search experience to the first countries outside the U.S., the company announced today, starting with expansions in India and Japan.

Google's AI-powered search expands outside U.S. to India and Japan

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Propelled by strong earnings and upbeat guidance, the shares of several leading companies are now at their highest level in a year. And while some investors might be weary of stocks trading at 52-week highs, assuming they are destined to fall, many of the securities involved are from best-of-breed companies and household names.

7 Stocks Sitting At 52-Week Highs Right Now

Google recently updated Google Flights with more information that can help you save money by booking a trip during a certain time.

Google now tells you the cheapest dates to book a flight: Here's how

The new Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones, as well as a new watch, are expected to be unveiled by the Alphabet (GOOGL) unit on October 4 during its “Made by Google” hardware event. Last year, the tech giant introduced the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro versions at the same press gathering.

Google Expected to Unveil New Phones at October 4 Event

Google is set to debut the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, which will follow last year's Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro.

Google announces event for Oct. 4, where new Pixel phone and smartwatch expected

In an effort to help prevent the spread of misinformation, Google on Tuesday unveiled an invisible, permanent watermark on images that will identify them as computer-generated.

Google launches watermarks for AI-generated images

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Four Big Tech firms splurged over $1 trillion on stock buybacks in 10 years, S&P Global data shows. Apple spent over $600 billion on its own shares, more than Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta combined.

4 Big Tech giants have plowed over $1 trillion into stock buybacks in 10 years — more than Tesla or Meta's entire market value

GPUs are most the commonly used processors to support AI workloads, but custom AI chips like Google's TPUs are an alternative. While Google's processors can't match Nvidia's for raw power, its latest offering, the TPU v5e, greatly improves performance per dollar.

Alphabet Focuses on Efficiency with New AI Chip

Monster Beverage

Warren Buffett likes to say that you only need to be right about one or two stocks to succeed as an investor. This helps to explain why the Oracle of Omaha's portfolio is concentrated in only a handful of stocks.

3 Millionaire-Maker Growth Stocks to Hold Through Thick and Thin

In partnership with Google Cloud, Google Deepmind, Google's AI research division, is launching a tool for watermarking and identifying AI-generated images. But only images created by Google's own image-generating model.

DeepMind partners with Google Cloud to watermark AI-generated images

Shares of AI powerhouse and chipmaker Nvidia rose on Tuesday.

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