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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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Tech Stocks To Buy In Mid-July 2023? 2 To Know

Analysts throttled Alphabet stock after the release of ChatGPT (and with good reason). But there are already large cracks showing in this thesis.

A Warning to Anyone Betting Against This AI Stock Poised to Soar

It expanded access to its Bard AI chatbot to Europe and Brazil. Bard is also now able to do voice communications in more than 40 languages.

Why Alphabet Stock Was Up Today

A California bill that would force tech companies such as Facebook and Google to pay publishers for news content has been put on hold in the Legislature until 2024.

California bill requiring Big Tech to pay for news placed on hold until 2024

Alphabet, Inc GOOG GOOGL was spiking up over 4% on Thursday, breaking up from a descending channel on the daily chart amid the launch of its chatbot, Bard, in Europe and Brazil.

Google Bursts Through Channel Amid Chatbot Launch In Europe, Brazil: The Bull, Bear Case For Alphabet's Stock - Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)

Microsoft

As the financial landscape constantly transforms, state-of-the-art technology increasingly plays a vital role in predicting stock market trends. A prime example is this list of high-potential AI stocks for July.

3 Artificial Intelligence Stocks That AI Is Loving in July

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Oracle

“AI” may be the two most frequently spoken letters in the business world this year, but the technology is not as high a priority as one might think when it comes to where executives are planning to spend their money on cloud services over the next two years.

AI is driving big gains in tech — but it is not as great a factor in cloud spending

Shares in Google parent Alphabet Inc were up 4.9% on Thursday after it said it was rolling out its artificial-intelligence chatbot Bard in Europe and Brazil, easing worries about overseas regulatory issues.

Alphabet shares soar after it expands AI chatbot internationally

Technology company earnings reporting season once again will be colored by AI, particularly Alphabet Inc.'s Google and Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc., when it kicks off next week.

AI will ‘fundamentally change' Google search, Meta advertising: analyst

Google announced sweeping updates to its artificial intelligence language model Bard on Thursday as the ChatGPT-rival was launched in Europe. Bard can now process and provide information or comments on images, according to Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG), with users also able to tell the bot to give different tones or styles of response.

Google Bard gets update as AI bot hits Europe

As we reported earlier, Google's AI chatbot Bard has finally launched in the European Union.

Google's Bard and other AI chatbots remain under privacy watch in the EU

General Motors

Autonomous vehicle companies Cruise and Waymo have separately pushed a narrative this week that humans are bad drivers, and that their technologies are crucial to making roads safer.

Cruise, Waymo say humans are bad drivers amid robotaxi permit delays

Google is making its ChatGPT rival Bard available to a wider audience today, launching the generative AI chatbot in more than 40 languages and finally bringing it to the European Union (EU) after an initial delay due to data privacy concerns.

Google's Bard chatbot finally launches in the EU, now supports more than 40 languages

Alphabet's Google says it's launching its Bard artificial intelligence chatbot in the European Union.

Google rolling out Bard AI chatbot in Europe

The improvements come as Google tries to stay ahead of rapidly improving competition from Microsoft-backed OpenAI, Anthropic, and others

Google says Bard can now use images and give audio responses

The latest version will also include a privacy hub for all users.

Google's Bard AI Chatbot Adds More Languages to Take On ChatGPT

Google is making Bard available in Europe, Brazil, and other new territories. It's added new features, too.

Google launches its Bard chatbot in Europe with a heap of new features as the AI arms race heats up

Ask ChatGPT about comedian Sarah Silverman's memoir “The Bedwetter” and the artificial intelligence chatbot can come up with a detailed synopsis of every part of the book.

Does ChatGPT steal writers' work? Sarah Silverman's lawsuit may test limits of AI models.

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Tesla

The changes of a “special rebalance” of the Nasdaq 100 are set to be announced on July 14 as part of an effort to reduce the dominance of the index's seven most major tech stocks, referred to as the “Magnificent Seven.” Indeed, some of the index's most elite tech companies are set to have their weight significantly reduced as part of an effort to mitigate over-concentration of some companies in the index.

7 Tech Stocks to Watch on July 14

Longtime Google employee Urs Hölzle will be stepping back from management after more than two decades of leading technical teams at the company. As Google's eighth employee, its first vice president of engineering and most recently holding a senior position in its cloud unit, Hölzle has played an integral role in shaping the company, now the main business under parent company Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG).

Longtime Google exec stepping back from management amid cloud shuffle

Google's stock has outperformed the S&P 500 in 2023. The company has been buying back its own shares, reducing the overall floats of its Class C and Class A stock by 3.5% since April 2022. Despite negative press and regulatory risks, analysts predict double-digit revenue growth for Google.

Why Google Still Has Room To Run

H&R Block

For years, some tax prep companies shared the personal data of millions of customers with Meta and Google without consent from customers, potentially violating taxpayer privacy laws, according to a report published by a group of lawmakers Wednesday.

Tax Filing Platforms Shared Personal Data With Meta And Google

AI isn't the threat investors once thought it was.

Google Stock Is Insanely Cheap

Alibaba

Alphabet outperformed Alibaba by a wide margin over the past five years. Alibaba struggled with regulatory, macro, and competitive headwinds.

Better Buy: Alibaba vs. Alphabet

Some of the nation's largest tax-prep companies have spent years sharing Americans' sensitive financial data with tech titans including Meta and Google in a potential violation of federal law — data that in some cases was misused for targeted advertising, according to a seven-month congressional investigation.

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