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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.

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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.

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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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The Oracle of Omaha is more heavily invested in artificial intelligence companies than you might expect.

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The move echoes Facebooks opposition to legislation in Australia in 2021.

Google Is Testing Ways to Get Around Canada's Proposed Payment Rules for News

Google is blocking some Canadian users from viewing news content in what the company said Wednesday is a test run of a potential response to a Canadian government's online news bill.

Google tests blocking news content for some Canadians

Evercore strategists screened for companies with market values of at least $2 billion and short-term debt amounts that are less than 10% of total debt.

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With many investors looking for ways to capitalize on the potential of AI stocks, this article will look at some of the hottest opportunities out there. After all, the global AI market, worth $119.78 billion in 2022, is forecast to skyrocket to $1,597.1 billion by 2030, with an impressive CAGR of 38.1% over the same period, according to Precedence Research.

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The company is testing responses to Canadian legislation that would force the online platform to pay for news links.

Google Blocks News Results in Some Canadian Searches

Kaito, an AI-powered search engine that scours the internet for crypto-related topics, raised $5.

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On paper, the narrative for artificial intelligence or AI stocks to buy seemingly writes itself. As technologies become more advanced, AI and machine learning protocols can help radically improve productivity.

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Mercedes-Benz and Google have struck a long-term partnership designed to give the German automaker control over its IP and marketplace while offering drivers navigation, maps and YouTube provided by the tech giant.

Mercedes partners with Google to bring Maps and YouTube into its vehicles

Mercedes-Benz has partnered with Google to develop branded navigation for its new MB.OS operating system, the luxury carmaker said on Wednesday.

Mercedes-Benz to partner with Google on branded navigation

Mercedes-Benz plans to build its own branded navigation using new in-car geospatial data and navigation capabilities from Google Maps Platform. The partnership enables Mercedes-Benz to create a driving experience that pairs the trusted, reliable information from Google Maps with its own unique luxury brand and feel.

Mercedes-Benz and Google Join Forces to Create Next-Generation Navigation Experience

John Hennessy, the chairman of Alphabet, said that AI chatbot queries require more computing power and electricity than a typical search.

AI is expensive. A search on Google's chatbot Bard costs the company 10 times more than a regular one, which could amount to several billion dollars.

Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL , GOOG ) layoffs are worth checking on Wednesday as recent reports claim Google job cuts are coming to Ireland. According to these reports, the Alphabate layoffs will see some 240 employees at Google Ireland losing their jobs.

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Reports indicate that Google and YouTube parent company Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG , NASDAQ: GOOGL ) has been on a share-buyback binge. Does this mean that you should buy GOOG stock today?

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The threat from OpenAI is exposing a broken culture at Alphabet.

This Is the Biggest Risk Facing Alphabet Stock and It Isn't ChatGPT

Google is being brought before the Supreme Court in a case that could upend Big Tech's immunity from its content moderation approach

The Supreme Court's Google Case Has Free Speech On The Line

These three companies are capturing investors' attention for unique reasons.

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After plunging earlier this month, due to the poorly-received launch of its A.I. platform Bard, the dust seems to have settled when it comes to Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG , GOOGL ).

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EU antitrust regulators have set a March 28 deadline for their decision on Alphabet unit Google's acquisition of Croatian maths app Photomath, according to a European Commission filing on Wednesday.

EU antitrust regulators to decide on Google's maths app buy by March 28

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One of Soros' top 10 holdings looks especially attractive right now.

Nearly One-Third of Billionaire George Soros' Portfolio Is Invested in These 10 Stocks

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki recently announced she's leaving the company. Under her leadership, the platform became well-regarded by creators.

I was an early YouTube creator. Here's how CEO Susan Wojcicki improved the site in 10 years, helping me make money and even find a community of close friends.

The "sentient AI" leak about Google's LaMDA last summer likely spurred Microsoft executives to explore investment options with OpenAI. We contend that Google is not technologically behind on AI, but that the delay to launch its AI product is strategic.

Why Google Was Smart To Let Microsoft Launch Its AI First

After checking your inbox this morning following the long weekend, you may have thought the new ChatGPT-powered Bing chatbot had gone crazy and started taking over the world — or at least started putting out hits on its detractors.

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It's never a good day when your investment goes before the highest court in the land.

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