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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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Google's Sundar Pichai has agreed to work with lawmakers in Europe on what's being referred to as an “AI Pact” — seemingly a stop-gap set of voluntary rules or standards while formal regulations for applying AI are still being worked on.

Google to work with Europe on stop-gap ‘AI Pact'

Microsoft

Microsoft's Build 2023 conference is underway, and it has revealed deeper integrations with OpenAI. Microsoft's Bing will become the default search engine on ChatGPT, and external AI plug-ins built for Bing will also work with ChatGPT.

OpenAI Will Add Microsoft Bing to ChatGPT -- That Spells Trouble for Alphabet's Google

The news comes as the company's fortunes grow, with Google Cloud and Zoom partnerships already announced in recent months.

OpenAI Competitor Anthropic Secures $450m In Latest Funding Round, With Google As Backer

Alphabet and the European Commission aim to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) pact involving European and non-European companies ahead of rules to govern the technology, EU industry chief Thierry Breton said on Wednesday.

EU, Google to develop voluntary AI pact ahead of new AI rules, EU's Breton says

Amazon

Bill Gates thinks that new AI technology could make online search and shopping obsolete. Gates has accurately predicted several disruptive technologies in the past.

Does AI Spell Doom for Amazon and Google? Bill Gates Thinks So

Worries that AI advances will leave swaths of the global population jobless are being overstated, Eric Schmidt, Google's former chief executive said Wednesday.

Not enough babies and too many jobs. Why former Google CEO Schmidt says the AI job risk is overstated.

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There has been a great deal of AI industry news this year. However, at least in the business-news media, most of the attention has been narrowly focused on several areas.

AI Industry Outlook: 3 Things to Expect for the Second Half of 2023

Anthropic counts Google, Salesforce, and Zoom among its backers in its latest funding round. The AI start-up launched its own ChatGPT competitor, Claude, in March.

Former OpenAI Execs Secure $450 Million Funding for Google-Backed AI Venture Anthropic -- Should Microsoft Be Worried?

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Artificial Intelligence is far more than a fleeting trend. And savvy investors really shouldn't miss out.

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Elon Musk says it could involve different parts of his corporate empire, including Twitter, which he predicted could halt its losses as soon as next month.

Elon Musk Wants to Challenge Google and Microsoft in AI

Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates thinks two pillars of Big Tech are as susceptible to the downside of artificial intelligence as the potentially millions of workers who could be displaced by the technology.

Bill Gates lays AI tombstone on Amazon and Google

Uber

Uber is adding a robotaxis to its fleet of vehicles in Phoenix later this year, thanks to a partnership with rival Waymo, the companies announced.  An undisclosed number of Waymo autonomous-driving vehicles will be available to hail for rides and book food delivery on the Uber app.

Uber partners with Waymo to add self-driving cars to its fleet in Phoenix

Be cautious of AI 'euphoria' as the sector is not a near-term investment play, Goldman Sachs' top stock strategist says

Uber's ride-hailing and delivery services will soon be offered by Waymo's autonomous vehicles -- at least in the Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area.

Uber to offer autonomous ride-hailing and delivery using Waymo's robotaxis

Google-owned Waymo on Tuesday said it will put its self-driving car technology to work for Uber in a partnership between the one-time rivals.

Uber taps into self-driving tech of former rival Waymo

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Warren Buffett Stocks: Google Soars As LULU Stretches For Support

Uber Technologies Inc will offer driverless cars on its ride-hailing and food delivery platform later this year through a partnership with Alphabet Inc's Waymo, the companies said.

Uber partners with Alphabet's Waymo to offer driverless rides

Alphabet Inc's Google will begin experimenting with advertising within search results powered by generative artificial intelligence, the tech giant announced on Tuesday, as it seeks to fend off rival Microsoft in the lucrative search ads market.

Google to test ads in generative AI search results

AI chatbots have only just been put into consumers' hands, but tech giants are rushing to monetize them. Shortly after Bing Chat's arrival, Microsoft began slipping ads into the experience, for instance.

Google to experiment with ads that appear in its AI chatbot in Search

Uber customers could have a driverless taxi pick them up when hailing a ride in Phoenix.

Uber and Waymo Partner on Driverless Taxis in Phoenix

Enterprise adoption of AI remains one of the biggest prizes for tech companies.

AI Will Boost Microsoft and Google, Analysts Say. Worry About These Stocks Instead.

Anthropic, an OpenAI rival, announced $450 million in new funding, the second-largest financing round this year for an artificial intelligence startup.

Ex-OpenAI execs raise $450 million for Anthropic, a rival A.I. venture backed by Google

Despite past legal tensions between the two firms, Uber and Waymo are teaming up to expand autonomously driving taxi and food delivery services.

Self-Driving Ubers Coming Soon: Waymo Partnership Could Start This Year

An Alphabet Inc. bull is feeling more upbeat about the Google parent company's story given its potential to leverage artificial intelligence throughout its business.

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