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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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NVIDIA

Hitting a $1 trillion valuation is a real milestone for a publicly traded company. Very few companies have achieved such a high market capitalization; nearly all are large, widely held technology securities.

3 Tech Titans Leading the Charge Toward $10 Trillion Valuation

Amazon

Audiobook sales are growing, and while human voice is unique, for platforms from Apple to Google and Amazon, AI will play a role in the future of production.

A.I. human-voice clones are coming for the Amazon, Apple, Google audiobook

Japan plans to stoke competition in smartphone app payments, dominated by Apple and Google, by banning major app store operators from forcing software developers to use the operators' own payment systems, a government panel said.

Japan to open up Apple- and Google-dominated phone apps to competition

The collapse of an elevated section of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia has highlighted the importance of mapping and navigations group Waze Inc. to the U.S. road network.

I-95 collapse highlights Waze's importance to the U.S. road network

As fashion brands continue to lean into virtual try-on (VTO) to drive sales and reduce order returns, Google has looked to call dibs within the space with the launch of its artificial intelligence (AI)-driven VTO feature.

Why Google Won't Be Monetizing Its AI Try-On

Google claims the scheme generated more than 350 fake business listings with at least 14,000 fake reviews, many of which were then sold to real companies seeking to boost their search ranking.

Google Sues Scammer Over Alleged Scheme To Flood Search With Fake Businesses And Reviews

Google is warning staff not to put confidential material into chatbots, Reuters reported. Several companies have issued similar warnings, but Google's warning also includes its own Bard bot.

Google tells staff not to put confidential information into AI chatbots – including its own Bard, report says

Google Vs. Meta: One Could Dominate The Future Of Everything

As we've noted this week, shares of Apple Inc NASDAQ: AAPL have just returned to fresh all-time highs, while those of Meta Platforms Inc NASDAQ: META are also soaring this year. But they're not the only tech titans to be giving tech investors something to cheer about.

3 Reasons Why Google Could Be The Big Tech Stock Of The Summer

Large artificial-intelligence players have met with news executives recently to discuss the copyright issues around using news stories to train AI, The Financial Times reported overnight. Alphabet Inc.'s GOOG, +1.13% GOOGL, +1.15% Google, Microsoft Corp. MSFT, +3.19%, OpenAI and Adobe Inc. ADBE, +2.37% are among those whose executives have held talks on the topic, according to the report.

Google, OpenAI among AI companies meeting with publishers over rights to news content: report

Amid an ongoing cost-cutting effort, Twitter has now refused to pay the bills to renew its multi-year contract with Google Cloud, Platformer has reported.

Twitter is refusing to pay Google for cloud services. Here's why it matters, and what the fallout could be for users

Human reviewers may read the chats, and researchers found that similar AI could reproduce the data it absorbed during training, creating a leak risk.

Google warns staff about spilling secrets to Bard in race against ChatGPT, sources say

Here's how the ad tech at the heart of the case works. The European Union filed an antitrust case against Google on June 14, 2023, charging that the company abused its power in the online advertising market to disadvantage its competition.

The EU's antitrust charges against Google, explained

Google is in the process of launching its chatbot in 180 countries worldwide.

Google Warns Employees About Chatbots—Including Its Own Bard—Out Of Privacy Concerns, Report Says

Google announced new AI features to enhance users' online shopping experience.  Online shoppers will be able to virtually see how items look on various models.

Google launches a new AI-powered tool that allows shoppers to see how clothes look on different models

Alphabet Inc is cautioning employees about how they use chatbots, including its own Bard, at the same time as it markets the program around the world, four people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Google, one of AI's biggest backers, warns own staff about chatbots

Microsoft

Microsoft could shrewdly turn its weakness into strength against Google in the generative AI-driven search wars: minuscule market share. The third-party commercial integrations will prove to be a game-changer, creating a new uphill battle for Microsoft. The generative AI-driven transformation of Bing supports the bull case for Microsoft stock.

Microsoft's Big Weakness Becomes A Strength Against Google

Nvidia stock is benefiting from hype. But there are good reasons to be excited about the company's future.

Better AI Buy: Nvidia vs. Alphabet Stock

Array Technologies

Fastly

Intel

Plug Power

Rivian Automotive

There are two main reasons to buy stocks billionaires are buying. One, billionaires are good at picking excellent stocks to buy.

7 Stocks That Billionaires Are Buying Up Now

European regulators might order Google to break up its digital advertising business amid concerns over anti-competitive practices.

Europe May Seek Breakup Of Google Digital Advertising Business

Google has added generative artificial intelligence (AI) to its shopping feature with a new virtual try-on tool. This new product, announced Wednesday (June 14), comes as AI increasingly becomes part of the shopping experience.

Google Debuts AI-Powered Virtual Try-on Tool

BYD Company Limited

BYD Co Ltd

Although investors are still recovering from the 2022 bear market, some stocks have enjoyed impressive growth this year. One of the most reliable winners has been Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) stock.

3 Stocks to Buy That Could Join Apple in the $3 Trillion Club

Google wants to make it easier for online shoppers to know how clothing will look on them before making a purchase.

Google is using AI to change how you shop

The European Commission, which said Wednesday that Google had abused its online ad dominance, has taken the fight to US tech giants on a variety of fronts—from tax avoidance, disinformation and hate speech to data privacy and monopolistic practices.

Dominance, data, disinformation: Europe's fight with Big Tech

Alphabet Inc Inc   (NASDAQ:GOOGL) stock is down 0.3% at $123.41 at last check, after European Union (EU) regulators told the company it may have to sell a portion of its adtech business to address concerns around anti-competitive practices, which could result in harsh fines.

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