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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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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.

This Alphabet bull is feeling more upbeat about Google's story

Uber

Uber Technologies Inc. UBER, -0.03% and Alphabet Inc.'s GOOG, +2.13% GOOGL, +1.87% Waymo will partner to make Waymo's autonomous-driving technology available on the Uber platform, the companies said Tuesday. The companies will launch their integration later this year with a number of Waymo vehicles in Phoenix.

Uber partners with Waymo in self-driving push

SAN FRANCISCO & MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Waymo and Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE: UBER) are excited to announce a new, multi-year strategic partnership to make the Waymo Driver available to more people via the Uber platform starting in Phoenix. Since both companies were founded in 2009, Waymo and Uber have in their own ways each revolutionized access to mobility. Now, we're partnering to bring together Waymo's world-leading autonomous driving technology with the massive sca.

Waymo and Uber Partner to Bring Waymo's Autonomous Driving Technology to the Uber Platform

Google's CEO penned an article for the Financial Times about the firm's commitment to AI safety.  Sundar Pichai emphasized that as AI develops it's becoming "too important not to regulate well.

Google's CEO Sundar Pichai says AI is 'too important not to regulate well' amidst safety concerns

Cathie Wood recently predicted that ChatGPT could "cause a lot of problems for Google." Wood's concerns, however, could be overblown.

Cathie Wood Says Google Could Be in Big Trouble

Google And Meta Platforms: Strong AI Contenders Priced As Losers

Howard Hughes

Bill Ackman (Trades, Portfolio), founder of Pershing Square Capital Management, disclosed in a regulatory 13F filing that his firm's top trades during the first quarter included a new position in both share classes of Alphabet Inc. ( GOOGL , Financial)( GOOG , Financial) and boosts to its holdings of The Howard Hughes Corp. ( HHC , Financial) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. ( CP , Financial).

Bill Ackman's Firm Storms Into Alphabet, Boosts Howard Hughes

SentinelOne

Third Point leader Daniel Loeb (Trades, Portfolio) released his equity portfolio for the first quarter last week.

Daniel Loeb Buys Alphabet, Sells SentinelOne

Earlier this year, it looked like Google and YouTube parent company A lphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG , NASDAQ: GOOGL ) was losing the generative artificial intelligence (AI) arms race to Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ). However, Google just scored a win against Microsoft's Bing search engine.

Why It's Not Too Late to Buy Unstoppable GOOG Stock

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Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF

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Toyota Motor

It certainly feels like we've entered a period of rapid change overall. The economy remains volatile as traditional systems continue to be in flux.

The 3 Top Emerging Technologies to Invest in for the Next 5 Years

Alphabet has upside as Google still holds an edge in the search wars with ChatGPT and Bing, Bank of America said. Google web visits far outpace those of Bing and ChatGPT, even as the latter launches a new iPhone app.

Alphabet stock has more upside as Google search still has advantages over ChatGPT, Bank of America says

Shares of Alphabet Inc. were ahead 2% in Monday morning trading and on track to close at a new 52-week high, in a continuation of their strong recent rally.

Alphabet's stock powers higher as BofA says ChatGPT buzz hasn't dinged Google

Alphabet stock just hit a 52-week high. Russell's indexes are rebalancing, and Alphabet stock could benefit from "buying pressure.

Why Alphabet Stock Keeps Going Up

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AI is happening. It's about to change the world and will cause a boom in productivity unlike any we've seen.

Don't Get Burned By The AI Boom

Alphabet's innovator's dilemma: successes and failures in the tech landscape. The clash of titans, Alphabet and Microsoft's AI race and the contrasting markets they serve.

Google: From Underdog To Market Disruptor

C3.ai

Some signs seem to indicate AI stocks are in a textbook bubble. However, several AI stocks could still have plenty of room to run.

Are AI Stocks in a Bubble That's About to Burst?

Apple

Datadog

Dutch Bros

Snowflake

SoFi Technologies

Unity Software

As 2023 unfolds, it brings about several new possibilities in the investment arena, breathing new life into promising growth stocks. After tech stocks were punished in 2022, many of the top tech growth stocks are showing signs of a vibrant comeback.

7 Promising Growth Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist

Megacap technology stocks have dominated the U.S. stock market performance this year, powering the Nasdaq Composite to a new nine-month high this week as investors have loaded up on them in a “safe-haven play” on concerns over a potential recession, a federal debt-ceiling breach and more stress in regional banks.

Megacap tech stocks out of control? Big Tech still has the power to extend the rally and weather an economic storm, analysts say

At Google I/O, the company unveiled an experimental version of Search that integrates AI-generated responses. Will it break the balance of the internet?

Google's AI Search Could Mean Radical Changes for Your Internet Experience

Nu Holdings

Upstart Holdings

Alphabet's recent I/O developer conference gave investors plenty to get excited about. Nu Holdings is inviting Latin America's vast unbanked and underbanked population into the mainstream financial system.

Better Late Than Never: 3 Stocks to Buy Now That Are Up More Than 20% This Year

Going by its competitive position, Google is the strongest tech company on earth. It has high market share in most of its markets and practical advantages that could keep the high share going in several of them.

Google - The Strongest Tech Company On Earth

Samsung Electronics will not replace Google as the default search engine on its devices with Microsoft's Bing shortly, going back on its previous considerations, according to the WSJ.

Samsung to Retain Google as Default Search Engine on Its Devices: Report

Apple and its compatriots have returned an average of 50% in 2023, accounting for roughly 80% of the S&P 500's 8% gain.

The 5 Stocks That Rule This Market—and Make Investors Nervous

Alphabet's AI-related announcements at Google I/O have boosted investor confidence in the stock. Alphabet is going to deploy AI across multiple services, and they could give its business a serious long-term boost.

1 Magnificent AI Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist Before It Soars Higher

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A. O. Smith

At its annual developers conference, Google's parent company reminded everyone how it got to be one of the most dominant businesses in the U.S.

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