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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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Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Alphabet's valuation and long-term prospects look really attractive. The Trade Desk has plenty of room to run with the explosive growth of connected TV.

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The implications of generative AI on Google have taken center stage in discussions around the view of the stock. Amid all the AI hype, I think Google Cloud is passing by unnoticed as it carries a shower of positive surprises.

Google: Look Up At The Cloud

NEW YORK , April 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, NATIONAL TRIAL ATTORNEYS, Encourages Alphabet Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - GOOG, GOOGL

This growth stock is on the cusp of a major breakthrough in artificial intelligence.

1 Growth Stock Down 33% You'll Regret Not Buying on the Dip

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Broadcom

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NextEra Energy

Pinterest

The widely followed Nasdaq Composite brought up the caboose among the major U.S. stock indexes in 2022. Putting your money to work during bear markets has historically been a genius move.

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Vertiv Holdings Co

Data centers represent a strong growth market in the modern economy. Growth in cloud services and a dominant position in search ensure long-term growth for this tech giant.

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Apple

Why Apple Stock and the Rest of Big Tech Can Keep Gaining

CFO Ruth Porat sent a memo to employees Friday outlining additional cost-cutting measures. These will involve sourcing third-party providers for some goods and services, as well as reducing some on-campus food services.

Why Alphabet Was Rising Today

Alphabet Inc.'s GOOGL, +2.64% GOOG, +2.62% Google isn't done with spending cuts, Chief Financial Officer Ruth Porat warned employees Friday in a memo to staff. Porat said the company, which is known for employee perks, will eliminate some snack bars, known as microkitchens, and will close cafeterias on days with modest traffic, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.

Google isn't done with cost cutting, CFO warns: report

Finance chief Ruth Porat said the company would eliminate some snack bars and select outside vendors based on cost in an effort to meet savings targets.

Google CFO Signals More Spending Cuts to Meet Savings Targets

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Tesla

Big Tech had a big first quarter, with the largest 10 companies growing their market value by nearly $2 trillion to start the year.

What tech bust? Big Tech stocks gained $2 trillion in roaring start to 2023

“Google has tried to downplay the problem and displayed a dismissive attitude ill tuned to the gravity of its conduct,” Judge James Donato said.

US judge rips Google for deleting chat logs to ‘subvert' antitrust case

An AI researcher at Alphabet Inc.'s GOOGL, +1.62% GOOG, +1.54% Google resigned because he discovered data from its Bard chatbot came from OpenAI's ChatGPT, which powers Microsoft Corp.'s MSFT, +0.40% Bing Chat search features. According to a report in The Information, researcher Jacob Devlin has since joined OpenAI after discovering Google relied “heavily” on data from ShareGPT, a website that parses conversations made with OpenAI's chat models.

Google AI researcher resigns after learning Bard uses data from ChatGPT: report

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NVIDIA

Layoffs at a number of big tech corporations, including MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN and META, affecting responsible AI personnel have raised concerns around long-term safety.

Will Layoffs by Big Tech Players Hurt Ethical AI Development?

A bill introduced by a bipartisan group of US Senators Thursday would take a bite out of Google and Facebook's online advertising dominance.  The bill would prohibit large digital advertising companies from owning more than one part of the stack of services that connect advertisers with companies with space for advertisements.

Google, Facebook and others could be forced to divest online ad stacks by bipartisan US Senate bill

“Am I concerned? Yes. Am I optimistic and excited about all the potential of this technology?

Google C.E.O. Sundar Pichai on Bard, A.I. ‘Whiplash' and Competing With ChatGPT

A U.S. court has sanctioned Google LLC for a second time in recent days, after a judge in a decision unsealed on Wednesday said the Alphabet Inc unit took too long to comply with a ruling last year in a data-privacy class action.

US court sanctions Google in privacy case, company's second legal setback in days

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced a bill on Thursday aimed at cutting Google and Facebook's clout in online advertising, an early sign that lawmakers will press on with efforts to rein in Big Tech in the new congress.

Bipartisan US lawmakers introduce bill aimed at Google, Facebook ad clout

More than five years ago, a newly minted Waymo took the wraps off of what would become its first commercialized autonomous vehicle: a Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan loaded with sensors and software.

Waymo retires its self-driving Chrysler Pacifica minivan

Alphabet Inc.'s GOOGL, -0.76% GOOG, -0.78% Google Cloud on Thursday accused rival Microsoft Corp. MSFT, +0.51% of anticompetitive cloud-computing practices. The first public comments from Google Cloud Vice President Amit Zavery to Reuters underscore Google's concerns shared with antitrust agencies and a request for European Union antitrust regulators to take a closer look.

Google accuses Microsoft of anticompetitive cloud business practices

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WisdomTree Cloud Computing Fund

Cloud will see belt-tightening in 2023, and investors will have to gamble on the timing for when this turns around. Cloud is insulated from trade wars and overseas manufacturing issues. It reduces costs for enterprises, which is ideal for a recession.

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Buzzfeed

The rise to prominence of ChatGPT has made artificial intelligence one of the key themes for companies in 2023, and numerous players are set to reap its benefits during the coming months.

The ‘explosive' AI trend is here to stay. These stocks are poised to benefit.

Alphabet's Google Cloud has accused Microsoft of anti-competitive cloud computing practices and criticised imminent deals with European cloud vendors, saying these do not solve broader concerns about its licensing terms.

Exclusive: Google says Microsoft's cloud practices anti-competitive, slams deals with rivals

Google is reorganizing its Assistant team to include more focus on Bard as the company shifts more resources to artificial intelligence.

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