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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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Top 3 AI Stocks: Buy The Dip

The lawsuit alleging price inflation was first levied against DirecTV and the National Football League several years ago.

Google Sued For Information In $6 Billion NFL Sunday Ticket Lawsuit

Arista Networks

Baidu

Microsoft

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Palantir Technologies

Navigating the vast ocean of investment opportunities, the quest for the best AI stocks is virtually on every astute investor's radar. As we ride this technological tsunami, it's clear that the AI renaissance has propelled a few companies to the stratosphere while others are revving up on the tarmac.

These Are the ONLY 7 AI Stocks to Consider in August 2023

Competing in AI isn't getting cheaper, and Alphabet's Other Bets is still a drag on earnings.

Google Can't Afford to Take Its Foot Off the Spending Brakes

Apple

Intel

Apple has a long history of offering investors consistent gains. Wall Street is underestimating Alphabet in AI, making it a bargain buy.

Buying These 3 Stocks Could Be the Smartest Investing Move You Ever Make

YouTube announced it is launching an artificial intelligence (AI) incubator designed to explore AI's role in music.

YouTube and Universal Music Group join forces to explore the future of AI music

Alphabet's stock has been relatively flat over the past year, but has rebounded from its lows in January. The Bear-Case in an discounted cash flow analysis suggest that Alphabet is currently only slightly overvalued. The Base- and Bull however indicated that the company might be heavily undervalued right now.

Google: Tech Giant With Minimal Downside And Significant Upside

With artificial intelligence currently front and center across the creative community, YouTube has published a set of AI music principles and launched something it's calling the YouTube Music AI Incubator with a group of artists, songwriters and producers from Universal Music Group.

YouTube Sets “AI Music Principles” And Partners With Universal Music Group On New AI Incubator

A string of executive changes over the last few months and it comes as the company faces more pressure than ever and executives want to try something new.

Google's old guard shifts roles as the company searches for itself

YouTube is launching an incubator to work with artistes and musicians to explore the use of artificial intelligence in music, according to its blogpost on Monday.

YouTube starts Music AI incubator with Universal Music as partner

Artificial intelligence has created a lot of buzz so far this year, with recent advancements turning heads. The latest developments in AI could take years to play out, so holding for the long term is best.

The AI Revolution Is Just Beginning: 3 Hot AI Stocks to Buy in the Second Half of 2023 and Hold Forever

Google's footprint in healthcare is extensive, ranging from developing cutting-edge hardware and diagnostic tools, to enabling Cloud modernization and access to health information.

Google Is Rapidly Becoming A Healthcare Powerhouse

YouTube subscription business is rapidly growing which could make it one of the key drivers of future revenue growth. In the recent quarter, Google Other segment reported YoY revenue growth of 24.3% with an annualized revenue base of over $30 billion. Most analysts have highlighted the 28% YoY growth of Google Cloud, however, YouTube subscription has better growth potential with lower competition.

Google's Anchor Service Can Outperform Cloud Business

Tesla

Since July 2021, eight prominent companies have conducted stock splits -- and Wall Street has taken notice. Three widely-owned stock-split stocks were popular sells by billionaire money managers during the second quarter.

3 Stock-Split Stocks Billionaires Are Selling and the 1 Surprising Stock-Split Stock They're Piling Into

Apple became the first publicly traded company to achieve a $3 trillion valuation in July 2023. Amazon's strength in e-commerce, digital advertising, and cloud computing could drive its market cap to $3 trillion by 2030.

2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Growth Stocks That Could Join Apple Stock in the $3 Trillion Club by 2030

Google says it's trying to keep user data secure by deleting accounts that are ignored for two years

Google's plan to purge inactive accounts isn't sitting well with some users

Adobe

CrowdStrike

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

Amazon Web Services enables its AI clients to run massive workloads. Taiwan Semiconductor provides the chips needed to make AI a reality.

5 Artificial Intelligence Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for the Next Decade

The top-five biggest stocks of 2030 could look a lot like the top five today. Artificial intelligence should provide a huge tailwind for most if not all of the biggest stocks.

Opinion: These Will Be the 5 Largest Stocks by 2030

ChatGPT has exploded onto the scene, making large language models and chatbots a household topic. Its influence has contributed to a recent boom in AI stocks, but investors cannot directly invest in ChatGPT.

The Rise of AI: 3 ChatGPT Stocks You Shouldn't Miss Out On

Alphabet, Inc GOOG GOOGL dropped about 2.6% at one point during Friday's trading session, despite announcing its Android 14 phones will come equipped with emergency SOS via satellite –a service considered one of the best features of the iPhone.

Alphabet (Google) Stock Slides In Tandem With Other FAANG Stocks As Investors' Fears Ticks Higher

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When I first got the assignment to write about three undervalued autonomous driving stocks, the first thing that came to mind was if I even knew three names, let alone three undervalued ones.  It's been a while since I've talked about self-driving car stocks.

The 3 Most Undervalued Autonomous Driving Stocks to Buy Now: August 2023

AI's market is a vast growth prospect, set to exceed $1 trillion in AI software and system spending. However, investing wisely is crucial for long-term gains.

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

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Cable service cancellations are still holding at their pre-pandemic pace. While the advent of streaming alternatives is the core cause, cable companies (and their content studios) aren't picking up their share of these customers.

Cord-Cutting Claimed Another 1.7 Million Cable Customers in Q2. Here's What Investors Need to Know.

Alphabet has been a leader in artificial intelligence for years. The company is doubling down on its AI efforts.

1 No-Brainer Artificial Intelligence Stock to Buy and Hold Forever

Google's artificial intelligence (AI) division, DeepMind, is in the process of creating at least 21 AI tools designed to offer life advice, planning, and tutoring, according to a report by the New York Times. These tools, while not intended for therapeutic use, are being tested to see if they can provide relationship guidance or assist users with personal queries.

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