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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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OpenAI ChatGPT has taken the world by storm, stirring conversions on whether the AI chatbot will displace Google's position in search. While ChatGPT does provide a better user experience, it's unlikely to present any near-term risks to Google's core search business.

Google: How To Think About The ChatGPT Threat

UnitedHealth Group

MINNETONKA, Minn.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) announced Kristen Gil of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Kristen Gil Joins UnitedHealth Group Board of Directors

Googlers put CEO Sundar Pichai on the spot to talk about the prospect of layoffs and issues with their performance review tools.

A tense all-hands meeting at Google leaves employees worried about layoffs

AbbVie

2022 will soon be in the history books and it's been quite a ride. Tech collapse, inflation, recession: the macro environment looks stressful, but this market definitely has its advantages.

My 2022 Top 3 Picks Year-End Report: VICI Value, AbbVie Profits, Google Decision Time

ChatGPT has been identified as a threat to the internet search dominance of Google. The conversational AI chat service has a ton of promise, but ChatGPT doesn't provide the links and citations Google monetizes.

Google: ChatGPT Is An Overstated Threat

The introduction of ChatGPT has led to unnecessary "fear-mongering" in the media, as writers fanned the flame of disruption on Google Search's business model. We discuss why investors should be cautious about falling for these headlines, as Google AI has a strong foundation.

Google: Ignore Fear-Mongering Headlines About ChatGPT's Disruption

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Snowflake

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Pinterest

It's not often that tech stocks with high growth prospects get this cheap.

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Salesforce

Exelixis

Fiverr

Pubmatic

These bargain-basement-priced growth stocks are ripe for the picking following a 38% peak decline in the Nasdaq Composite.

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Baidu

First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto Index Fund

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General Motors

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Uber

Not long ago, driverless vehicles were the stuff of science fiction. Today, the rollout of autonomous vehicles is rapidly gathering pace across the globe.

Your Robo-Taxi Has Arrived

Apple

Microsoft

Investing in these tech staples can pay off in the long run.

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Amazon

Oracle

The U.S. Defense Department declares Amazon (AMZN), Alphabet (GOOGL), Microsoft (MSFT) and Oracle (ORCL) as the winners of a multibillion-dollar cloud computing contract.

AMZN, MSFT, GOOGL & ORCL Wins Pentagon Deal, Boosts Cloud Game

Broadcasting Minister Willie Jackson's announcement of planned legislation requiring big online platforms such as Google and Meta/Facebook to "pay a fair price" to New Zealand news media for their content was welcomed by many as much-needed support for local journalism.

Making Google and Facebook pay for news content: What will it deliver?

SAN FRANCISCO--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Outdefine, a San Francisco-based startup, announced its $2.5 million fundraise to build a decentralized hiring community for web3 talent. The round was led by web3 investors TCG Crypto and Jump Crypto, with participation from Big Brain Holdings, Formless Capital, Blocore, Mask Eco Fund, crypto angels, and syndicates.

Outdefine Raises $2.5 Million to Build a Decentralized Talent Community

Short-term headwinds cratered its stock, but there is evidence to suggest this search leader will bounce back.

Down 36% From Its High, Is Alphabet Stock a Screaming Buy Right Now?

Last week, Open AI released ChatGPT, a language-generating chatbot, to the public. The app impressed people with its ability to generate essays, computer programs, and more.

Google: Don't Be Afraid Of ChatGPT

An Australian court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the country's competition regulator against Alphabet Inc's Google that alleged consumers were misled about expanded use of personal data for targeted advertising, the regulator said on Friday.

Australian court dismisses suit against Google over personal data use

The malfunction, which lasted more than 2½ hours, affected software that places digital ads on websites.

Google Ad Software Disrupted for Publishers Large and Small

A Google service relied upon by many large websites to sell and display ads was down for about three hours Thursday, denying major news publishers revenue during the crucial holiday period, two sources familiar with the matter said.

Google Ad Manager outage costs big websites ad sales

By now, everyone should have at least read somewhere about ChatGPT on OpenAI. It's as powerful as it is depicted in the Media. ChatGPT has the potential to disrupt many different industries. Many of these industries rely on Google, and Google partially relies on them. We're talking about copywriters, coders, bloggers.

Google: Disruption Is In The Air

The Biden administration told the U.S. Supreme Court that social media companies in some cases can be held liable for promoting harmful speech, partially siding with a family seeking to sue Alphabet Inc.'s Google over a terrorist attack.

US sides against Google in consequential social media case

Google Pay has reportedly won permission to operate as a payment institution in Brazil. The move helps the company expand its footprint in Latin America's largest economy at the of a year that has seen Google pledge $1.2 billion to invest in the region's digital transformation.

Google Pay Named Payment Institution in Brazil

A bombshell AI chatbot called ChatGBT was released last week, taking the Internet by storm. The bot is capable of writing poetry, doing your kids' homework, and solving complex programming problems.

Will The Bombshell OpenAI Chatbot Be The End Of Google?

The DOJ's position undermines Google in a case that could reshape the role of content moderation on digital platforms.

DOJ undermines Google in Supreme Court case over who's responsible for social media posts

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