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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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Salesforce

Google has been working on AI for decades and is poised to lead the market as the technology emerges as a major selling point. Salesforce's new AI services demonstrate its readiness for the generative AI boom.

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Uber

Uber failed in building its own autonomous driving technology, so now it's turning to a big partner.

Driving Revolution: Uber and Waymo Join Forces

Twitter has refused to pay its Google Cloud bills as its contract comes up for renewal this month, which could result in the social media company's trust and safety teams being crippled, Platformer reported on Saturday.

Twitter is refusing to pay its Google Cloud bills- Platformer

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There have been a lot of pronouncements about the capabilities of generative artificial intelligence in recent months, but one that Box Inc. Chief Executive Aaron Levie made recently merited a further look.

Will generative AI complete the cloud transition? One prominent executive thinks so

Google Network revenue has witnessed contractions for several quarters. Aside from tough macro conditions, signs of ChatGPT's damage may be showing already. The generative AI revolution will inevitably give rise to new ways of reaching consumers in a timely and more relevant context than Google's network ads. Google's financial performance may face turbulence in the coming years as it iterates its services and ad-based monetization strategies while dealing with intensifying competition and changing cost structures.

Google: A Growing Problem All Investors Must Consider

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Tesla

In a time when many investors talk about the next US recession, the stock market ignores all the traditional warnings and keeps marching higher. For example, the S&P 500 index is up over +11% YTD, a spectacular performance given all the recessionary fears in the market.

The “Magnificent 7” – mega-tech stocks that led the market higher

Honeywell

Investors seeking to capitalize on the burgeoning quantum computing revolution are presented with promising quantum computing stocks with high growth potential. As quantum computing reaches a more commercially viable level in 2023, corporate decision-makers and CEOs increasingly recognize its transformative power.

The 3 Most Promising Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy in June 2023

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Coca-Cola

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Realty Income Corp

Pinterest

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Walgreens

Here are 10 stocks that could be excellent additions to your portfolio for years to come.

Best Stocks to Buy in June 2023

Google is cracking down further on remote work — and may include compliance with return-to-office policies in performance-review conversations for consistently absent workers.

Google formalizes in-office policies, and neglectful attendance could impact performance reviews

Air quality in New York City ranks the worst of any major city in the world as of Thursday.

Google tells NYC staff to work from home over Canadian wildfire — despite return-to-office push

Despite zero growth on Google's core advertising segment, the introduction of advanced AI capabilities like PaLM 2 has the potential to revolutionize the search experience and attract more advertisers. While Google's cloud segment holds growth potential, it may not have a significant impact on the company's overall financial performance. To avoid falling into a value trap, Google needs to optimize its AI-related businesses without compromising revenue growth.

Google: The Power Of AI - Transforming Advertising Revenue Growth From Zero To Hero

Google told staff Wednesday its hybrid work policy is getting stricter. It's going to include attendance rates in performance reviews and track badge data, per CNBC.

Google is getting tougher on in-office work, and says it will consider attendance in employee performance reviews

The company said the long-delayed product would pay more than 150 U.S. news publications to feature their content.

Google to Launch News Showcase in the U.S. This Summer

Google Cloud has introduced "Google Cloud Consulting" to further complement the go-to-market strategy for its growing slate of generative AI solutions. This marks Google's latest development in the heated AI arms race among hyperscale cloud providers in recent months. The following analysis will explore the implications of Google Cloud Consulting on the fundamentals of both Google Cloud and the broader company and gauge their impact on the stock's prospects.

Google Introduces A Differentiated GTM Strategy For Generative AI

Alphabet held its annual I/O conference, which was heavy on the AI commentary. Major hedge funds scooped up Alphabet shares in the first quarter.

Why Alphabet Rose 14.5% in May

Google will begin tracking staff's office attendance and issuing warnings to those working from home too much, the technology giant updated on Wednesday. Staff's in-person office attendance will be tracked and logged based on badge taps when entering Google buildings, the firm's chief people officer Fiona Cicconi revealed.

Google to issue warnings to staff in working from home row

The move sparks renewed interest in how AI could have the ability to overhaul healthcare as we know it, driving major shareholder value.

Google AI Partners With Mayo Clinic To Trial Breakthrough Healthcare Chatbot

The group's director said consumers are often promised “get rich quick” schemes that are “too good to be true” and risk leaving people high and dry.

Twitter, TikTok, Instagram And YouTube Criticized By Consumer Group Over Misleading Crypto Ads

Based on a reverse DCF model, Alphabet's revenue is expected to grow 5.6% annually over the next 25 years, according to New Constructs. Alphabet faces a maturing ad market and new competition from Microsoft.

Are Alphabet's Best Growth Days Behind It?

Alphabet's Google and Microsoft are inserting ads into AI experiments without providing an option to opt out of participation, an approach that has already rankled some brands and risks further pushback from the industry, ad buyers told Reuters.

Microsoft, Google strategy to test AI search ads irks some brands

Meta Platforms' Instagram, Alphabet's YouTube, TikTok and Twitter could face regulatory action after European consumer group BEUC complained to the European Commission and consumer authorities that the online platforms allegedly facilitate the misleading promotion of crypto assets.

Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Twitter target of EU crypto advertising complaint

Google's HR chief told workers that office attendance will be more closely monitored

Google to crack down on office attendance, asks remote workers to reconsider

The search giant, which asks most workers to be in an office three days a week, will consider attendance as part of performance.

Google Gets Stricter About Employees' Time in Office

A weekly key reversal will occur if Friday's close on June 9 is below last week's low of $122.00.

Alphabet Inc Ended Wednesday With A Key Reversal Day. There Is A Potential Weekly Key Reversal On Friday

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Palantir Technologies

As artificial-intelligence tools show promise in transforming healthcare, technology companies, healthcare providers, drugmakers and other players are also focused on its potentially damaging side effects.

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