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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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Britain's competition watchdog said on Tuesday the partnership between Google-parent Alphabet and artificial intelligence startup Anthropic did not qualify for investigation under the merger provisions.

Alphabet's AI partnership with Anthropic no longer under UK scrutiny

Authorities seek to dismantle monopoly on search market and also want action related to AI and Android

US justice department plans to push Google to sell off Chrome browser

24/7 Wall St. Insights The U.S. Department of Justice is pushing for Alphabet Inc.

Google Penalty May Be Chrome Spin-Off

The US will urge a judge to make Google-parent company Alphabet sell its widely used Chrome browser in a major antitrust crackdown on the internet giant, according to a media report Monday.

US to call for Google to sell Chrome browser: Report

The US Justice Department is urging a judge to order Alphabet Inc's (NASDAQ:GOOG) Google to sell its Chrome browser, a landmark move targeting one of the world's largest tech firms. According to a Bloomberg report, the action follows an August ruling that found Google guilty of monopolising the search market.

Is Google set to do the splits? The DoJ would like that

Top Justice Department officials have decided to ask a judge to force Alphabet's Google to divest its Chrome browser, in what is likely to mark a significant antitrust escalation, according to a report by Bloomberg.

DoJ to push for Google to sell Chrome to challenge its search monopoly: how likely is it to happen?

Alphabet Inc.'s Google is headed into an uncertain year, as regulators reportedly want a federal judge to force the company to sell off Chrome. But nothing is certain about this antitrust case.

Google may face demand to spin off Chrome in antitrust case. But will it actually happen?

The Justice Department will soon request a federal judge order Google to sell its Chrome web browser, according to Bloomberg, marking the latest development in an antitrust case against Google after a judge ruled this summer the tech giant illegally maintained a search monopoly.

Justice Department Will Request Judge Order Google To Sell Chrome In Antitrust Case, Report Says

A federal judge ruled in August that Google violated antitrust law to keep a monopoly on search. The Department of Justice is weighing several remedies to resolve the case.

DOJ antitrust officials reportedly pushing for Google to sell off Chrome browser

The Department of Justice is reportedly pushing to force Google to spin off its Chrome browser business.

Justice Department reportedly pushing Google to spin off Chrome

The department will also ask the judge to require measures related to artificial intelligence and its Android smartphone operating system.

DOJ to ask judge to force Google to sell off Chrome after illegal monoploy ruling: report

NVIDIA

Google Quantum AI is using the Nvidia CUDA-Q platform and the Nvidia Eos supercomputer to help develop its next-generation quantum computing devices.

Google and Nvidia Team Up on Quantum Computer Development

The U.S. Department of Justice will ask a judge to force Alphabet Inc.'s Google to sell off its Chrome browser, Bloomberg reported on Monday.

DOJ to ask judge to force Google to sell off Chrome, Bloomberg reports

Verily, Alphabet's life sciences group, is preparing to detach from Google. Verily has told employees it ultimately intends to become an independent company.

Verily has a December deadline to cut important ties with Google, leaked documents show

Google's introduction of AI overviews at the top of search results is a possible tailwind for the search giant as it faces new competitive threats, analysts at Bank of America believe. Google introduced AI overviews at the top of search results, which offer concise responses to queries, in the US in May 2024.

Google's AI-powered search overviews poised to boost revenue

Google is committing $20 million in cash and $2 million in cloud credits to a new funding initiative designed to help scientists and researchers unearth the next great scientific breakthroughs using artificial intelligence (AI).

Google.org commits $20M to researchers using AI for scientific breakthroughs

As Alphabet Inc. GOOGL GOOG inches closer to the Department of Justice's final proposed remedies on Nov. 20, the stakes couldn't be higher.

Alphabet Braces For DOJ Remedies: Analyst Sees 20% Upside Despite 'Worst Possible' Risks

Amazon

Russian court imposes $38,000 fine on Alphabet's Google for non-compliance

YouTube's revenue is often underreported, I aim to fix this by calculating its subscription revenue. To gauge YouTube's margins I compare its expenses to that of Netflix. My Free Cash Flow valuation of Alphabet suggests a value of $210, leading me to assign them a BUY.

YouTube Is A Lot Bigger Than You Think

Palantir Technologies

Palantir Stock vs. Alphabet Stock: Billionaire Ken Griffin Sells One and Buys the Other

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Broadcom

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

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