Alphabet

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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Self-driving ride-hailing and autonomous trucking startup Waymo reported the most automated driving system (ADS) crashes over roughly the past year, according to a government report released on Wednesday aimed at creating more transparency into autonomous vehicle safety trends. The “first-of-its-kind” data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed 130 crashes in vehicles equipped with ADS technology reported by manufacturers and operators between June 29, 2021, when NHTSA issued an order requesting such data, and May 15, 2022.

Waymo tops NHTSA's list of autonomous vehicle crashes

Mandiant

Time to put money to work. Merger arb spreads are wide.

Google Makes A Safe Bet With Mandiant

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United States Steel

These six stocks have high-quality earnings, brand names, and revenue growth. Their stocks will be the first to rebound after a recession is seen as nearing its end.

6 Stocks That Will Be First to Rebound From the Coming Recession

In an effort to present itself as a viable competitor to the reigning short-form video platform TikTok, YouTube announced today its rival service YouTube Shorts is now being watched by over 1.5 billion logged-in users every month, less than two years after its launch. By comparison, TikTok announced 1 billion monthly users in September 2021.

YouTube Shorts tops 1.5B logged-in users monthly users, touted as feeder to long-form content

Google announced on Tuesday (June 14) a series of initiatives and investments in Brazil, a country with both a huge market of more than 200 million people and an appetite for regulating Big Tech. One aspect of today's announcement included “reinforcing Brazil as an innovation hub” via the construction of the Google Sao Paulo Engineering […]

Google Announces Investment Initiatives in Brazil

Apple

Amazon

Big Tech bill has votes needed to pass, top U.S. antitrust lawmaker says

Alphabet has approved a 20-for-1 stock split. I discuss what the split means for the stock.

Google Stock Split Is Approved: What's The Stock Outlook?

Twitter

Companies can expect hefty fines for not tackling fake news.

EU To Target Meta, Google, Twitter Over Deepfakes, Report Says

The median pay for Alphabet employees in 2021 was $295,884. Over the past five years, it increased this 50%.

Alphabet Delivers for Employees, Shareholders Win

Alphabet Inc unit Google (GOOGL), Facebook Inc (META), Twitter Inc (TWTR) and other tech companies will have to take measures to counter deepfakes and fake accounts on their platforms or risk hefty fines under an updated European Union code of practice, according to an EU document seen by Reuters.

Google, Facebook, Twitter to tackle deepfakes or risk EU fines

QUALCOMM

Amid massive declines, these stocks offer relative stability and reasonable valuations.

3 Technology Stocks That Can Prosper During a Tech Downturn

Tech companies are constantly hyping the capabilities of their ever-improving artificial intelligence. But Google was quick to shut down claims that one of its programs had advanced so much that it had become sentient.

No, Google's AI is not sentient

Oracle

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Alphabet's Stock Split Is Coming, but Another Tech Giant Is Soaring Tuesday

Google is now for sale at only 19.3x FW PE and about 18x owners' earnings. Such valuations imply a PEG ratio of 0.4x, less than 1/8 of the PEG ratio assumed for the overall market.

Google Is A Value Stock Now

Shopify

Which is more appealing today: a tech stalwart or a promising e-commerce player?

Better Stock Split: Alphabet vs. Shopify

An EU document seen by Reuters shows tech firms could soon face fines of up to 6% of annual turnover if they fail to police "manipulative behavior."

Meta, Google, and Twitter are set to face huge fines if they don't tackle deepfakes and fake accounts on their platforms

CrowdStrike

These innovative growth stocks are well off their highs and ripe for the picking by opportunistic investors.

Stock Market Plunge: 3 Discounted Growth Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever

Google engineer dismissed after claiming LaMDA AI is sentient. Seven experts told insider it's unlikely — if not impossible.

Google engineer believed chatbot had become an 8-year-old child. Experts say it's not sentient — just programmed to sound 'real'

This could be a way to appease European regulators.

Google to Reportedly Allow Third-Party Ad Platforms on YouTube

Are you ready for the Google stock split? Here's what investors need to know about GOOGL stock and why now might be the time to buy.

Dear GOOGL Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for July 15

Alphabet unit Google, Facebook, Twitter and other tech companies will have to take measures to counter deepfakes and fake accounts on their platforms or risk hefty fines, people familiar with the matter said on Monday.

Google, Facebook, Twitter will have to tackle deepfakes or risk EU fines - sources

With Amazon's stock split out of the way, traders are now focusing on the GOOG stock split. The post Google Is Not a Buy Before July's Stock Split appeared first on InvestorPlace.

Google Is Not a Buy Before July's Stock Split

AI experts wonder whether discussing whether LaMDA should be treated as a Google employee means we have reached “peak AI hype.”

“Sentient” artificial intelligence: Have we reached peak AI hype?

Tesla

Tech stocks continue Friday's downward spiral as impending interest rate hikes weigh on investors amid today's crypto crash. The post Tech Stocks AAPL, TSLA, META, GOOGL Plunge on Inflation, Fed Fears appeared first on InvestorPlace.

Tech Stocks AAPL, TSLA, META, GOOGL Plunge on Inflation, Fed Fears

Blake Lemoine claims of sentience for artificial intelligence bot described as ‘ball of confusion' by Steven Pinker

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