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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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YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki announced today she's stepping down as CEO of YouTube, “to start a new chapter focused on my family, health, and personal projects I'm passionate about.” Neal Mohan, the company's chief product officer since 2015, will step into the role.

Susan Wojcicki Exiting As YouTube CEO; Chief Product Office Neal Mohan To Step Up

Susan Wojcicki is stepping down from her position as YouTube CEO. In a letter to employees first published by Recode, Wojcicki said that she was leaving in order to “start a new chapter focused on my family, health and personal projects I'm passionate about.

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki steps down, will assume advisory role at Google and Alphabet

YouTube Chief Executive Susan Wojcicki is stepping down from the Alphabet Inc. GOOGL GOOG video service after nine years at the helm. In a blog post, Wojcicki wrote “I've decided to step back from my role as the head of YouTube and start a new chapter focused on my family, health, and personal projects I'm passionate about.

YouTube CEO steps down

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is stepping down after nearly a decade to "start a new chapter focused on my family, health, and personal projects."

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is stepping down

Alphabet Inc's YouTube said on Thursday its chief executive officer Susan Wojcicki was stepping down from her role.

YouTube CEO Wojcicki steps down

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki said on Thursday that she's stepping down.

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki says she's stepping down

Baidu

Microsoft

Microsoft and Alphabet are much larger than Baidu. It is very early in the chatbot development cycle.

Microsoft, Baidu, And Google: Which AI Chatbot Stock Is The Best Buy?

NVIDIA

Suddenly, artificial intelligence ( AI ) is all the rage. The launch last fall of the ChatGPT chatbot has taken the world by storm.

3 Tech Stocks to Buy for the Future of AI

Apple

Garmin

Factors such as health consciousness and consumer demand for luxury goods have made wearables an attractive global market. In terms of application, consumer electronics and healthcare have been the biggest contributors to the wearable technology market.

3 Stocks to Buy for the Future of Wearables

A scathing review of Alphabet's corporate culture invokes memories of Yahoo!'s Peanut Butter Manifesto.

Peanut Butter Manifesto 2.0: Is Alphabet in Deep Trouble?

Alphabet is suddenly a battleground stock. Is it a buy?

Alphabet Stock: Bull vs. Bear

Advanced Micro Devices

Amazon

Salesforce

The 7 Best ChatGPT Stocks to Buy Now

When a company buys back its stock aggressively, it suggests that management thinks the stock is undervalued.

Alphabet Is Buying Its Stock Hand Over Fist, Should You?

The hottest name in AI? Microsoft MSFT, -0.80%.

Microsoft just became the hottest name in AI, but Google, NVIDIA, IBM and other rivals are turning up the heat

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With digital technologies increasingly integrating themselves into the real world, investors should target augmented reality stocks to buy. At its core, AR refers to the superimposition of computer-generated images on a user's view of the world via a device such as a smartphone or a headset.

7 Stocks to Buy for the Future of Augmented Reality

Microsoft and ChatGPT are the talk of the town, but Google is brewing up some AI of its own.

Think Alphabet Is Losing the Chatbot Battle? Think Again.

Section 230 is arguably a law that has nurtured the growth of Google. The U.S. government's legislative and judicial branches are voicing opinions to reform or re-interpret the law.

Google Could Be Significantly Impacted By Changes To Section 230

Google is now down nearly 13% in a week as Microsoft is making its move to compete in search. ChatGPT significantly boosted the capabilities of Bing.

Google: Bing And ChatGPT Will Likely Impact Bottom Line

The Internet has been blowing up at the emergence of ChatGPT ever since it launched in November 2022, gaining more than 1 million followers in the first five days.

Will ChatGPT Take Over Google?

As Google races to get its artificial intelligence search tool up to speed, it wants employees to flag incorrect answers and even rewrite them.

Google asks employees to rewrite Bard's bad responses, says the A.I. 'learns best by example'

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan on Wednesday subpoenaed the chief executives of Alphabet GOOG, +2.16% , Amazon AMZN, +1.10% , Apple AAPL, +1.29% , Meta META, -1.49% and Microsoft MSFT, -1.28% for documents over what he called the federal government's “reported collusion with Big Tech to suppress free speech.” Jordan asked for documents and other communications by March 23.

Amazon, Apple, Meta CEOs subpoenaed by House Judiciary chairman

U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan on Wednesday subpoenaed the chief executives of Alphabet , Amazon , Apple , Facebook and Instagram parent Meta Platforms , and Microsoft for documents and communications relating to free-speech issues.

U.S. House Judiciary subpoenas Big Tech CEOs over free speech

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $GOOG #classaction--Attorney Advertising--Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of investors of Alphabet Inc. (“Alphabet” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: GOOG). Alphabet investors are encouraged to obtain additional information and assist the investigation by visiting the firm's site: www.bgandg.com/goog. The investigation concerns whether Alphabet violated federal securities laws. On January 24, 2023, the U.S.

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Notifies Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) Investors of Investigation

A former Google employee who just left the tech giant after three years says he witnessed a “gradual decay of a dominant empire” and said the company “has slowly ceased to function.

Seattle founder who sold company to Google says tech giant has ‘slowly ceased to function'

Artificial intelligence tools that can spit out responses that read like they were written by a human have become the hottest part of the technology industry.

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