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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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In the northern hemisphere, the weather is getting warmer, flowering plants and trees are showing new signs of life, and horse race fans are breaking out their Kentucky Derby finery as race day is only a few furlongs away.

Why Sell In May Might Not be The Play

Artificial intelligence (AI) expert Geoffrey Hinton has issued stark warnings over the development of chatbots after he quit his job at Google this week. Hinton, whose research into neural networks and deep learning preceded the development of programmes such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, warned it was only a matter of time before AI became more intelligent than humans.

AI chatbots could ‘soon' outsmart humans, Google expert warns as he quits job

Investors gravitated to stocks enacting splits during a challenging 2022. One widely owned stock-split stock is historically inexpensive and well positioned for long-term success.

1 Stock-Split Stock That's a Surefire May Buy and 1 to Avoid

Google said in 2021 that it would stop running ads alongside videos and other content that denied the existence and causes of climate change.

Google Promised to Defund Climate Lies, but the Ads Keep Coming

A pioneer of artificial intelligence said he quit Google to speak freely about the technology's dangers, after realising that computers could become smarter than people far sooner than he and other experts had expected.

Google AI pioneer says he quit to speak freely about technology's 'dangers'

The neural network pioneer says dangers of chatbots were ‘quite scary' and warns they could be exploited by ‘bad actors'

‘Godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton quits Google and warns over dangers of machine learning

An artificial intelligence trailblazer, dubbed the "godfather of AI" has issued a warning about the technology he helped create.

'Godfather of AI' warns about advancement of technology after leaving Google job

Geoffrey Hinton says AI-generated photos, videos and text will make it hard for people to determine what's real and what's fake.

AI Expert Leaves Google and Sounds Alarm in Recent Interview

Microsoft

The Federal Trade Commission continued its crusade against deceptive uses of artificial intelligence Monday, suggesting that companies could face trouble by simultaneously misleading customers using AI and cutting back on ethicists who advise businesses on how to use the technology responsibly.

Tech companies ramping up AI efforts while cutting ethics teams ‘might not be a good look,' feds warn

Geoffrey Hinton, known as the "godfather of A.I." is leaving his role at Google, and plans to warn about the risks of the technology he's promoted.

'Godfather of A.I.' leaves Google after a decade to warn society of technology he's touted

Is that this century's take on J. Robert Oppenheimer's recitation of Hindu scripture “Now have I become death, destroyer of worlds,” after helping to create the atom bomb?

‘It is hard to see how you can prevent the bad actors from using it for bad things': Google's former ‘Godfather of AI' warns of misuse after quitting tech giant

Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) could produce exceptional returns because of its solid growth attributes.

3 Reasons Why Growth Investors Shouldn't Overlook Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)

Geoffrey Hinton has resigned from his position at Google, citing growing concerns about the ethical implications of AI.

Geoffrey Hinton, a pioneer in artificial intelligence, resigns from Google over ethical fears

Adobe

Baidu

Intuit

SoundHound AI Inc

While artificial intelligence appears to be all the rage these days, investors may want to target a specific subsegment called generative AI stocks. According to McKinsey & Company, generative AI describes algorithms that can be used to create new content.

7 Generative AI Stocks to Buy as the Machines Take Over

NEW YORK , May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG, GOOGL), the parent company of Google, between February 4, 2020 and January 23, 2023, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important May 15, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline. SO WHAT: If you purchased Alphabet securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

ROSEN, LEADING TRIAL ATTORNEYS, Encourages Alphabet Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important May 15 Deadline in Securities Class Action - GOOG, GOOGL

Geoffrey Hinton, who has been called the 'Godfather of AI,' confirmed Monday that he left his role at Google last week to speak out about the "dangers" of the technology he helped to develop.

AI pioneer quits Google to warn about the technology's 'dangers'

Google Search's results in its recent earnings release demonstrated that the pessimism over Microsoft Bing's encroachment is likely overstated. Google CEO Sundar Pichai also attracted a team of senior Siri engineers from Apple, indicating that Google remains at the forefront of AI development.

Google Is Not An AI Dinosaur

Google will have to prove it can keep up with Microsoft in the escalating AI race.

Why This Year's Google I/O Could Be More Important Than Ever

Microsoft's Bing has made inroads against the once-untouchable Google Search thanks to AI. Alphabet has invested in AI for years and has developed a promising alternative to ChatGPT.

The Brains Behind AI: Why Microsoft and Alphabet Stocks Are Smart Choices for Artificial Intelligence Investors

In this note, we will analyze Alphabet's Q1 2023 earnings report, wherein the company recorded a double beat. Furthermore, we will determine Alphabet's fair value and expected returns using TQI Valuation Model.

Alphabet Stock: Earnings, Buybacks, Valuations, Technicals, And More

For half a century, Geoffrey Hinton nurtured the technology at the heart of chatbots like ChatGPT. Now he worries it will cause serious harm.

‘The Godfather of A.I.' Quits Google and Warns of Danger Ahead

In a quarter ripe with one-time adjustments, non-core FX impacts and accounting assumption changes, it is important to extract the hidden, like-for-like comparable truth behind the numbers. Search revenue is more resilient than it looks.

Google: The Hidden Truth Behind Accounting Boosts

NVIDIA

Autodesk

Immersion

Unity Software

Vuzix

Though once a niche investment category, virtual reality stocks to buy have blossomed in recent years. Fundamentally, that's mainly due to significant advances in technology.

7 Virtual Reality Stocks to Buy for Immersive Gains

Microsoft and Alphabet are seeing positive signs from cloud computing. Alphabet's cloud platform was profitable for the first time ever.

Big Tech Just Proved Why It's So Hard to Bet Against

Earnings reports from the leading cloud infrastructure companies showed that businesses continue to look for ways to trim their spending.

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