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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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Google on Monday announced a chatbot technology it's calling “Bard” that the company will be rolling out as it tries to rival recently-popular artificial intelligence-powered technology ChatGPT, confirming CNBC's prior reporting.

Google announces Bard A.I. in response to ChatGPT

Google is rushing to take part in the sudden fervor for conversational AI, driven by the pervasive success of rival OpenAI's ChatGPT. Bard, the company's new AI experiment, aims to “combine the breadth of the world's knowledge with the power, intelligence, and creativity of our large language models.

Google takes on ChatGPT with Bard and shows off AI in search

Google-parent Alphabet Inc is planning to launch a chatbot service and more artificial intelligence for its search engine as well as developers, marking a riposte to Microsoft Corp in a rivalry to lead a new wave of technology.

Google opens Bard chatbot to test users, plans more AI for search

Google Cloud has invested US$300mln in AI company Anthropic following the popularisation of OpenAI's ChatGPT, according to media reports. The deal will see Google acquire around 10% of Anthropic, with the two companies also swapping technology such as Tensor processing.

ChatGPT rival - Google invest in AI start-up as arms race intensifies

Here's what a fundamental and technical analysis says about buying Google stock as its search advertising business holds up. The post Is Google A Buy Amid Q4 Earnings, Artificial Intelligence Race?

Is Google A Buy Amid Q4 Earnings, Artificial Intelligence Race?

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The rise of AI stocks as a key investing trend is notable. Whether we're talking about ChatGPT or other incredible applications of artificial intelligence technology, it's clear there's plenty of disruption on the horizon in this space.

3 AI Stocks That Will Be Big Winners in 2023

Google has multiple accounting tailwinds at its back. The company's build-up of inventory will likely decrease future pressure on operating margins.

3 Google Tailwinds That Could Make A Big Difference In 2023

Google is investing around $300 million in artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic. The tech giant announced a partnership with Anthropic in a news release Friday (Feb. 3), with the companies saying the AI company chose Google as its preferred cloud provider.

Google's New Focus on AI Includes $300M Anthropic Investment

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With platforms utilizing artificial intelligence ( AI ) continuing to move the needle, investors may want to consider positioning themselves in the most promising AI stocks to buy. Fundamentally, the sector may be one of the world's most profound opportunities.

The 7 Most Promising AI Stocks to Buy in February

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AI-powered ChatGPT has become a buzzword for investors. Here's what the Big Techs are working on to make sure they don't get left behind.

Here's how tech giants Microsoft, Google, and Baidu are taking on ChatGPT, and what that could mean for investors

The stock price of Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG) fell by 3.29% in the most recent trading session. This is why.

GOOG Stock: 3.29% Decrease Explanation

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This adtech company is gaining market share in a challenging economic environment.

A Bull Market Is Coming: 1 Brilliant Growth Stock Down 51% to Buy in 2023 and Hold Forever

Google parent company Alphabet will have the highest severance cost — ranging from $1.9bn to $2.3bn — while Meta's severance costs are $975 million.

Mass layoff exit packages at Meta, Amazon, Microsoft and Alphabet will collectively cost the tech giants up to $4.7 billion

Some Google workers recently demonstrated in California and New York. On Thursday, they protested in the Big Apple over the big round of layoffs that affected 12,000.

Google workers protesting in California and New York

The market's contrasting reactions to December-quarter results from the 'Big 5 Tech Players' - Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta & Microsoft - provides us with useful clues as to what is most important to investors in these mega-cap players.

Making Sense of Apple, Amazon and Big Tech Earnings

Google worked to reassure investors and analysts on Thursday during its quarterly earnings call that it's still a leader in developing AI. The company's Q4 2022 results were highly anticipated as investors and the tech industry awaited Google's response to the popularity of OpenAI's ChatGPT, which has the potential to threaten its core business.

Google tries to reassure investors on AI progress as ChatGPT breathes down its neck

Investors learned a lot about how these huge companies have fared in recent months.

Why FAANG Stocks Made Big Moves Friday

Wall Street has its eyes on big tech after some of the biggest companies in the world posted lackluster quarterly financial performances.

Google, Apple, Amazon give investors reason to fret

Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOGL), on Friday, seems to be recovering its after-hours losses from last night that materialised after the search giant came in shy of Street estimates in its fiscal fourth quarter. Analyst reacts to Google's quarterly results Excluding traffic-acquisition costs (TAC), though, the tech behemoth brought in $63.

Google missed estimates in Q4: ‘it's still the fabric of the internet'

Alphabet (Google) is the king of search, owns YouTube, and the world's most popular mobile operating system Android. The company reported poor financial results for Q4,22 as it missed both top and bottom line growth estimates.

Google: Earnings Miss But Don't Forget Advertising Is Cyclical

Alphabet missed the mark in the fourth-quarter earnings report.

Why Alphabet Stock Dropped and Then Recovered Today

ChatGPT and other new content-creating artificial intelligence tools could disrupt Google's internet search business and lots of industries. Are you ready for drugs created by an AI system?

ChatGPT Is Just The 'Tip Of The Iceberg' In Content-Creating Artificial Intelligence; Get Ready For 'A Lot Of Disruption' (Not Just At Google)

The Financial Times reports that Google has invested $300 million in one of the most buzzy OpenAI rivals, Anthropic.

Google invests $300 million in Anthropic as race to compete with ChatGPT heats up

Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) is on the right track by betting big on artificial intelligence, but it likely won't see its efforts pay off on the balance sheet until its cost reduction initiatives take hold, according to analysts. In a note following its 4Q 2022 results, which highlighted slowing revenue and contracting margins, analysts at Canaccord zeroed in on the Big Tech giant's AI initiatives.

Google's parent company is leveraging AI to improve productivity and operational efficiency, but efforts will take time to reflect on balance sheet, analysts say

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