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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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Analysts seemed pleased that Google's announcements will keep it at the forefront of the AI race and generate returns for the company.

Alphabet trading at highest since August as Wall Street cheers Google's A.I. plans

Among the slew of announcements at Google I/O, the tech giant revealed that it has enabled app streaming through Phone Hub in ChromeOS Beta. The feature allows you to use different apps from your Android phone right in a dedicated window on your Chromebook.

Google enables Chromebook app streaming for select Pixel and Xiaomi devices

Google delivered a double-beat on sales and profits in 1Q-23. Google's cloud growth is still very strong. The advertising business shows signs of recovery also.

Google: $70 Billion Buyback, Strong Cloud Growth, 17x P/E

Wall Street says company's AI latest announcements should clear overhang on the stock.

Google No Longer Seen Playing AI Defense to Microsoft

Google announced a flurry of artificial intelligence products – but users might need AI just to understand them all.

From PaLM to Sidekick, Google serves up a 'smorgasbord' of AI

The Google unit plans to have content creators post videos from NFL sidelines and locker rooms.

YouTube Looks to Use NFL Sunday Ticket to Lure Big Brands Away From Television

Microsoft

New Artificial Intelligence features should help Google keep its search-engine dominance but it's still chasing Microsoft elsewhere.

Alphabet Strikes Back at Microsoft. How Analysts See the AI Battle Shaping Up.

A Russian court fined Alphabet's Google GOOGL.O 3 million roubles ($38,600) on Thursday for failing to delete YouTube videos it said promoted "LGBT propaganda" and "false information" about Russia's military campaign in Ukraine, Russian news agencies reported.

Russia fines Google over 'LGBT propaganda' and 'false information' - agencies

Company says its AI programs will include watermarks and metadata saying content is AI-generated as ChatGPT rival rolls out in more than 180 countries

Google's Bard AI chatbot launches in Australia with vow to develop it ethically

Google announced it has upgraded Bard with multi-language support, visual responses, the ability to export, and new integrations.

Google upgrades Bard to compete with ChatGPT

Wendy's

Wendy's artificial intelligence partnership with Google is the "first step" toward additional technology changes at its restaurants, CEO Todd Penegor said.

Wendy's CEO touts A.I. drive-thru deal with Google and late-night opportunity

Google search with AI will be rolled out to select people who can apply through a waitlist while the company continues to test the program.

Google Adding AI To Search Engine For Some Users—Closing In On Microsoft's AI Push

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Who will win Big Tech's race for the best AI assistant: Google, Apple, Meta or Amazon?

Google executives appear to be doing what I feared most: interfering with the goose that lays the golden eggs (making changes to the core Google.com product). Recent news outlines a newly-detailed set of Google Search changes being developed by Alphabet.

Google: Keep The Golden Goose

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Growth Companies often come attached to a high level of risk for investors, particularly when high growth expectations are priced into the stock price. In today's article, I will provide you with 10 growth companies that I consider to be appealing for investors.

10 Attractive Growth Stocks For May 2023

Alphabet Inc's Google on Wednesday demonstrated an updated core search product that embeds more AI in its answers as the company looks to banish doubts that it is losing ground to Microsoft Corp's OpenAI-powered Bing search.

Explainer: How is the new Google AI search different from Bard chatbot?

The Pixel Fold morphs from a 5.8-inch phone into a 7.6-inch tablet with a flexible screen and hinge -- enabling a wider view for playing video games.

Google unveils $1,800 Pixel Fold smartphone to take aim at rival Samsung

Alongside its work to integrate more AI features into Search, Google today also announced it's introducing a new “Perspectives” filter will be coming to the top of some of its Search results when the results “would benefit from others' experiences,” Google says — like posts on discussion boards, Q&A sites and social media platforms, including

Google ‘Perspectives' integrates Reddit, YouTube, TikTok and more in search results

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Shopify

Finding long-term growth stocks to buy and hold is becoming more and more difficult. Indeed, the growth rates of most companies have been negatively impacted by inflation and surging interest rates.

3 Long-Term Growth Stock Gems Ready to Take Off

Google on Wednesday unveiled its latest lineup of hardware products, including its first foldable phone and a new tablet, as well as plans to roll out new AI features to its search engine and productivity tools.

A foldable phone, new tablet and lots of AI: What Google unveiled at its big developer event

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Google announced Wednesday at its I/O event that all cars with Google built-in will have YouTube available, starting with Polestar vehicles in the coming weeks.

Google is bringing YouTube to more cars, starting with Polestar

Google introduced Wednesday at its Google I/O 2023 event a number of new features and services designed for cars, including video conferencing, gaming and YouTube as the tech company continues its drive further into the automotive world.

All the ways Google is driving deeper into the automotive world

Flutter, Google's open-source multi-platform application framework, has been seeing quite a bit of momentum lately, with both Google's internal teams betting on it for projects like the new Play Console App, the Google Cloud mobile app and Android's Nearby Share app for Windows using it, as well as developers at Canonical (for the new Ubuntu

With over 1M published apps, Google's Flutter expands its support for web apps and WebAssembly

The Google search engine is being improved with robust, AI-powered responses to web queries. Alphabet needs fresh revenue and profit growth drivers, as last quarter's results indicate its business is slowing.

Why Google Parent Alphabet Is Rallying Today

At its I/O developers conference, Google today announced its new ML Hub, a one-stop destination for developers who want to get more guidance on how to train and deploy their ML models, no matter whether they are in the early stages of their AI career or seasoned professionals.

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