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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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Antitrust regulators at the European Union (EU) say Google must sell a portion of its digital advertising business to ease competition concerns.

EU wants Google ad business broken-up over competition issues

Google is facing a call for it to be broken up in Europe after regulators in Brussels said the search engine had consistently abused its position in the ad market. In a ratcheting up of the row with the trading bloc, Margrethe Vestager, the EU's competition chief, posted a “statement of objections” citing alleged illegal tactics that have led to Google being able to overcharge and dominate the market.

EU ratchets up pressure on Google with break-up call

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BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--T-Mobile: What's the news: T-Mobile and Google Cloud are joining 5G Advanced Network Solutions (ANS) and Google Distributed Cloud Edge to give businesses the power to explore innovative connected experiences. Why it matters: Together, T-Mobile and Google Cloud will help businesses bring next generation 5G capabilities to life, paving the way for innovation across industries like retail, manufacturing, logistics, smart cities and more. Who it's for: Enterprises.

T-Mobile and Google Cloud Join Forces on 5G Advanced Network Solutions

Intuitive Surgical

Intuitive Surgical has been growing steadily, and there's plenty more potential for it ahead. Alphabet's ability to adapt to changing trends and user preferences is key to its success.

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Google's advertising business should be broken up, European Union officials said Wednesday, alleging that the tech giant's involvement in multiple parts of the digital advertising supply chain creates "inherent conflicts of interest" that risk harming competition.

EU officials accuse Google of antitrust violations in its ad tech business

The EU's competition chief, Margrethe Vestager, said Google has allegedly harmed its competitors and increased advertisers' costs by favoring its own advertising technology, thus violating Europe's antitrust laws.

EU slaps Google with antitrust charges over ad tech policies

The EU might force Google to break up its ad business. Its competition watchdog said Wednesday that the search giant's digital ads business was anti-competitive.

Google may be forced to break up its ad business after EU charges

The European Commission has signalled it could be preparing to break up Google's adtech business. Speaking during a press conference this afternoon, EU EVP Margrethe Vestager, the bloc's competition chief and head of digital strategy, announced it has sent a formal statement of objections to Google for suspected anti-competitive conduct in its adtech business.

Europe warns it might break up Google's adtech empire

The European Commission said only the mandatory divestment by Google of part of its ads business would address its competition concerns.

Google Faces Breakup of Ads Business Over EU Antitrust Concerns

Competition commission accuses firm of favouring its own services to detriment of rivals

EU regulator orders Google to sell part of ad-tech business

The move means Europe is joining the U.S.'s antitrust assault on Google's ad-tech business, potentially setting up a protracted battle.

EU Says It May Seek Breakup of Google's Ad-Tech Business

The EU may force Google to sell part of its online ad business to remedy the antitrust concerns.

Google Charged With EU Antitrust Violation—And May Be Forced To Sell Part Of Its Ad Business

European Union antitrust regulators took aim at Google's lucrative digital advertising business in an unprecedented decision, saying Wednesday that the tech giant must sell off some of its ad business to address competition concerns.

Google must break up digital ad business over competition concerns, European regulators say

Google, owned by Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG), is launching two new AI-based upgrades to help advertising campaigns gain a wider reach. A new feature called ‘Demand Gen' will use artificial intelligence to distribute video and picture ads across Gmail and YouTube.

Google enlists AI features for its ad service

The European Union on Wednesday charged Google with breaching antitrust rules in advertising technology, known as adtech.

EU charges Google with anti-competitive practices in ad tech business

The European Commission said it's taken a preliminary view that Google has breached antitrust rules in the advertising technology industry and that only a divestment of part of its services would address concerns. The regulator said Google favors its own online display advertising technology services to the detriment of other providers as well as advertisers and online publishers.

European Commission says it may want to break up Google's ad-tech business

European Union regulators filed new antitrust charges against Google, which could lead to fines and orders for the company to change its business practices.

Google's Ads Violate Antitrust Laws, E.U. Says

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Alphabet's Google was charged by EU antitrust regulators with anti-competitive practices in its digital advertising business on Wednesday and may have to sell part of this business to address their concerns.

EU antitrust regulators charge Google on anti-competitive adtech practices

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Zscaler

Evercore ISI strategist Julian Emanuel looked for stocks “the last buyers have yet to buy.” High short interest is one factor.

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Alphabet's Google said on Wednesday it is launching two new artificial intelligence-powered features for advertisers that will automatically find the best ad placements for brands across the tech company's services.

Google launches AI-powered advertiser features in push for automation

Google is set to be hit with a formal antitrust complaint from the European Union that could pave the way for massive fines and strike at the heart of the advertising technology that drives most of the U.S. firm's revenue.

Google's ad tech money-machine sparks EU antitrust charges

Google's latest effort to make sure that employees are in the office is getting criticized by some staffers, who say they're being treated like schoolchildren.

Google's return-to-office crackdown gets backlash from some employees: 'Check my work, not my badge'

An EU regulator has blocked Google from launching Bard in the region. The company had planned to launch Bard in the European Union this week.

Google's Bard chatbot has been blocked in the European Union over privacy concerns

Google has delayed a planned launch of its generative AI chatbot, Bard, in the European Union this week, according to the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) — the tech giant's lead data protection authority in the region.

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