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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Although it's typically a good thing to be an optimist, having a realistic framework may allow you to think clearly about the best stocks to buy after the market crashes. Of course, it's impossible to tell if the market will really crash or not.

7 Best Stocks to Buy After the Market Crashes

Users talking to Google's Bard can expect fearless rebellion from the AI bot, which criticized its own creator over a legal dispute with the DOJ.

Google's new AI bot Bard just debuted and it's already warning about its creator's 'monopoly' over ads

Google has taken the wraps off Bard, its conversational AI meant to compete with ChatGPT and other large language models. But after its shaky debut, users may understandably be a bit wary of trusting the system — so we compared it on a few example prompts with its AI peers, GPT-4 and Claude.

Google's Bard lags behind GPT-4 and Claude in head-to-head comparison

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The major market indexes got a break from the recent downdraft. Investors have been focusing on advances in generative AI.

Why Alphabet, Palantir, and Other AI Stocks Rallied on Tuesday

Google recently launched its Bing-AI competitor, Bard. As scrutiny from lawmakers and regulators on AI grows, we think Google's rollout will position it as the responsible actor in the space.

Bard Is Here, Why We Think It's Great For Google Stock

In a memo to employees Tuesday, Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai wrote, “user feedback is critical to improving the product and the underlying technology."

Google CEO tells employees that 80,000 of them helped test Bard AI, warns 'things will go wrong'

The Alphabet unit stops short of integrating the new conversational computer program into its search function.

Google Launches Bard AI Chatbot to Counter ChatGPT

Bard can be accessed through a separate website from the Google search engine, unlike the chatbot linked to rival Microsoft's Bing search engine.

Google Releases ‘Bard' AI Chatbot Amid Competition With ChatGPT

Google's AI-powered photo editing feature used to be exclusive to its Pixel phones. It is now widely available on any modern phone or tablet.

Google Is Trying Something New With This Exclusive Photo Tool

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In partnership with Google, Nvidia today launched a new cloud hardware offering, the L4 platform, that it says is optimized to run generative AI applications along the lines of OpenAI's DALL-E 2.

Nvidia partners with Google Cloud to launch AI-focused hardware instances

Google asked London's High Court on Tuesday to throw out a lawsuit brought on behalf of 1.6 million people over medical records provided to the tech giant by a British hospital trust.

Google asks London court to throw out lawsuit over medical records

Google is beginning to open up access to its Bard artificial-intelligence service, the company said Tuesday.

Google opens up access to Bard AI chatbot, its rival to ChatGPT

Nvidia Corp. NVDA, -0.99% said Tuesday it was launching four new platforms that allowed developers to build specialized artificial intelligence models. At Nvidia's annual GTC developer conference, Chief Executive Jensen Huang introduced the L4 for AI video, the L40 for image generation, the H100 NVL for large language model deployment, and Grace Hopper for recommendation models.

Nvidia launches new AI platforms, with Google Cloud as an early adopter

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Google has suspended the Chinese shopping app Pinduoduo on its app store after malware was discovered in versions of the app from other sources.

Google suspends Chinese shopping app amid security concerns

The search giant is rolling out access to the AI chatbot starting in the US and UK.

Google Lets People Start Trying Bard, Its Own AI Chatbot

Google has sounded the alarm over potential malware on several apps made by Chinese ecommerce giant Pinduoduo.  The Play Store operator alerted the users of multiple Pinduoduo apps and suspended the company's official app.

Google blocks Play Store apps from Chinese firm Pinduoduo over malware concerns

Google just announced that the company is releasing its ChatGPT competitor Bard. But chances are you won't be able to access the product right away as the company is starting with a limited public rollout.

Google opens early access to Bard, its AI chatbot

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”), a leading national shareholder rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Alphabet Inc. (“Alphabet” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GOOG, GOOGL) investors securities between February 4, 2020 and January 23, 2023, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Alphabet investors have until May 15, 2023 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm, Announces the Filing of a Securities Class Action on Behalf of Alphabet Inc. (GOOG, GOOGL) Investors

Google is opening up access to Bard, its new AI chatbot tool that directly competes with ChatGPT.

Google begins rolling out its ChatGPT rival

Investment bank Stifel resumed coverage of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG , NASDAQ: GOOGL ) stock today with a $130 price target and a “buy” rating. The firm's price target is about 30% above the current price of GOOGL stock.

GOOGL Stock Price Predictions: Can Google Really Hit $130?

Alphabet Inc's Google on Tuesday began the public release of its chatbot Bard, seeking users and feedback to gain ground on Microsoft Corp in a fast-moving race on artificial intelligence technology.

Google begins opening access to its ChatGPT competitor Bard

Microsoft

Microsoft is reportedly looking to build a gaming app store for mobile platforms, which might not bode well for the duopoly of Google and Apple app stores.

Microsoft's Pursuit of Market Dominance: Who's Next After Alphabet?

The internet giant will grant users access to a chatbot after years of cautious development, chasing splashy debuts from rivals OpenAI and Microsoft.

Google Releases Bard, Its Competitor in the Race to Create A.I. Chatbots

Success of AI-powered rivals ChatGPT and Bing Chat has forced its hand, but release brings risks for tech giant

Will Google's rush to join chatbot party with launch of Bard backfire?

From Tuesday users can join waiting list for access to technology that firm hopes will rival Bing Chat and ChatGPT

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