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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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The tech giants and ChatGPT creator OpenAI are among the companies that met with President Joe Biden and signed the voluntary agreement.

Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta Pledge to Make AI Safer and More Secure

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Here are five stocks to consider in the new bull market: Microsoft, Apple, UnitedHealth Group, Visa, and Alphabet. These companies generally have strong net cash positions, significant free cash flow, and the potential for substantial growth. They are key components within the stylistic area of large cap growth. We like these ideas, including big cap tech and large cap growth, much more than high yield equities such as mortgage REITs and master limited partnerships.

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Tech stocks have been standout performers in the market this year. Driving this momentum has been a combination of favorable developments on the macro front, primarily growing clarity surrounding the Fed's tightening cycle, optimism about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) that some view warily as reminders of the late 1990s, and an emerging sense that the worst of Tech spending headwinds is either behind us or close to that stage.

Will Big Tech Earnings Keep the Rally Going?

Earnings season is well underway, with a wide variety of companies delivering quarterly results daily. The major banks came out and posted solid results, kicking off the period positively.

Mega-Cap Tech Earnings Looming: Buy or Sell?

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The S&P 500 has delivered strong returns in the first half of 2023, with a year-to-date increase of over 15%. While positive economic factors such as lower inflation and a resilient labor market support continued growth, challenges remain, including elevated inflation and the possibility of a recession.

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The White House said Friday that it had voluntary commitments from seven U.S. companies meant to ensure their AI products are safe before they release them. WASHINGTON (AP) — Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and other companies that are leading the development of artificial intelligence technology have agreed to meet a set of AI safeguards brokered by President Joe Biden's administration.

OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, and Meta agree to add AI safeguards

Seven leading AI companies – ChatGPT developer OpenAI, Amazon, Anthropic, Alphabet's Google, Inflection, Meta Platforms and Microsoft –have made commitments to the US government to "manage the risks" posed by the new technology.  The White House said the commitments will apply immediately and "underscore three principles that must be fundamental to the future of AI – safety, security, and trust – and mark a critical step toward developing responsible AI".

ChatGPT owner OpenAI, Microsoft, Meta, Google commit to ensure AI products are safe

Microsoft, Alphabet and OpenAI agree eight measures in effort to encourage responsible practices around fast-moving technology

Top tech firms commit to AI safeguards amid fears over pace of change

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Tech stocks are still outperforming the S&P 500 this year, amid an artificial intelligence-fueled resurgence, but as quarterly earnings started in earnest this week, investors are being reminded that AI is not going to become an immediate or a major revenue contributor for most companies for some time.

Despite hype, tech earnings still won't show many results from AI yet

The world's biggest artificial intelligence (AI) companies are slated to visit the White House on Friday and discuss non-binding safety commitments with US President Joe Biden.

Top AI Firms to Meet With US Gov. Over Safety Commitments

The Biden administration strikes a deal with the biggest U.S. technology companies to manage the risks posed by artificial intelligence.

Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Amazon Make AI Safety Pledges to White House

Meta's offering its LLaMA 2 large language model free for commercial use to the open-source community. The move could accelerate progress already made in catching up to Google and OpenAI.

Meta's Audacious Plan to Catch Up to Google and Microsoft in Generative AI

Microsoft is taking the lead in AI and is diversified across a range of businesses. Alphabet is significantly cheaper than Microsoft and is generating more cash flow.

Better Bull Market Buy: Microsoft vs. Alphabet Stock

WASHINGTON (AP) — Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft and other companies that are leading the development of artificial intelligence technology have agreed to meet a set of AI safeguards brokered by President Joe Biden's administration.

Tech giants including Microsoft and Google agree to White House AI safeguards

Big tech companies are adopting voluntary guidelines, such as watermarking artificial content.

White House Says Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft Agree to AI Safeguards

Co-founder is working alongside AI researchers at tech giant's headquarters, aiding efforts to build powerful Gemini system.

Sergey Brin Is Back in the Trenches at Google

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Long-term stocks to buy represent the antithesis of immediacy bias or the tendency of desiring instant rewards over the attainment of additional value at some point in the future. In the market, immediacy bias can also be problematic because it may lull investors into believing that present circumstances will continue indefinitely.

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Google said the tools "are not intended to, and cannot, replace" the work of journalists.

Google developing AI tool ‘Genesis' that writes news articles

The tech giant says it's in the "earliest stages" of exploring AI-enabled tools for news publishers.

Google Reportedly Pitching New AI Tool to Newsrooms

Google is developing an artificial intelligence tool for news publishers that can generate article text and headlines, the company said, highlighting how the technology may soon transform the journalism industry.

Google is building an AI tool for journalists

UBS's Lloyd Walmsley suggests Alphabet's Google could price Duet AI at a significant discount to Microsoft's Copilot.

Microsoft Stock Hit a New High on AI Pricing. How Google Can Strike Back.

Google is testing a tool that uses AI to write news stories and has started pitching it to publications, according to a new report from The New York Times. The tech giant has pitched the AI tool to The New York Times, The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal's owner, News Corp.

Google is reportedly testing an AI tool that can write news articles

YouTube, Google's video streaming platform, hiked prices on its monthly and annual premium plans in the United States.

YouTube hikes prices on US premium plans

Tool is said to have been pitched to several US news outlets as an aid for journalists rather than a replacement

Google testing AI tool that writes news articles

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission just opened an investigation into ChatGPT developer OpenAI. The FTC has requested information about how the AI specialist handles data, as well as what it's doing to protect consumers.

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