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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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Alphabet stock has pulled back of late despite the company posting better-than-expected results last month. AI has started boosting Alphabet's growth, a trend that's likely to continue.

1 No-Brainer Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy Following the Nasdaq's Recent Drop

A federal judge has branded Google as a ruthless monopolist bent on suffocating it competitors. But how do you go about creating alternatives to a search engine that's synonymous with internet exploration?

A judge has branded Google a monopolist, but AI may bring about quicker change in internet search

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A federal court's ruling that Google violated antitrust law and illegally maintained a monopoly could put exclusivity payments to partners like Apple in jeopardy.

Google antitrust ruling may pose $20 billion risk for Apple

Federal judge rules Google has an illegal monopoly in search and text advertising primarily due to payments to Apple. Alphabet plans to appeal the ruling even before the remedies stage. Potential scenarios for Google include prohibiting pay-for-default arrangements, breaking up Android, or facing a big fine.

Google: Potential Outcomes Of The Antitrust Ruling

Day one of the post-Google antitrust ruling era kicked off with a reaction from the defendant in the case and a slew of “what ifs” about the implications of the decision for the connected economy.

Google Vows to Appeal Antitrust Ruling as Tech Industry Speculates on Implications

Older antitrust cases involving Google and Microsoft have had little discernible impact on the internet industry.

Google Has Been Ruled a Monopoly. On the Internet, It May Not Matter.

More cities in California will be able to hail a ride with Waymo One.

Waymo Expands Self-Driving Taxi Service Around San Francisco, Los Angeles

The ruling found Google broke antitrust laws by making multibillion-dollar deals. Will those agreements evaporate?

A US judge ruled that Google built an illegal monopoly. What happens next?

After a federal judge ruled that Alphabet's (GOOGL) Google broke antitrust law by holding a monopoly with Google Search, Google said it plans to appeal the decision, which could have implications for big tech antitrust cases to come.

Google Says It Will Appeal Antitrust Ruling—What That Could Mean for Big Tech

Alphabet's Waymo is expanding its autonomous ride-hailing service areas in San Francisco and Los Angeles to cater to growing demand from customers, the company said on Tuesday.

Waymo to expand autonomous ride-hailing service areas in Los Angeles, San Francisco

In a groundbreaking judgment, a U.S. federal judge found that Alphabet Inc. GOOG GOOGL illegally sustained search and text advertising monopolies.

Google Parent Alphabet's Breakup Could Boost Stock Value, Citing Higher Investor Appeal For Pure-Play Assets: Analyst

Waymo, the Alphabet-owned self-driving car company, is adding another 10 square miles to its robotaxi service area to include cities surrounding San Francisco.

Waymo expands robotaxi coverage in Los Angeles and San Francisco

Alphabet dominates in 2Q 2024 with 15% YoY revenue growth and diluted EPS growth of 31%. Google Cloud Platform (GCP) revenue grew just shy of 29% YoY, positioning itself as a strong player in the cloud market. Alphabet initiated its first dividend in 1Q 2024, attracting dividend growth investors, along with aggressive share repurchases.

Alphabet: Back To Fair Value

A federal judge ruled that Alphabet-owned Google holds a monopoly in search and text advertising, but Wall Street isn't worried. Here's what they have to say.

What Google's Antitrust Ruling Means for Alphabet Stock

Google has been found guilty of violating antitrust law. Northeastern University researchers looked at Google's own argument—and still found the tech giant dominates nearly every part of the search market.

Is Google a monopoly? Landmark antitrust ruling—and new research—show that it is

A landmark ruling on Monday that Alphabet's Google illegally monopolizes Web search also came with a rebuke for the tech giant for obscuring potential evidence in the case, and a warning to other companies about safeguarding data.

In landmark Google ruling, a warning to companies about preserving evidence

U.S. stock futures are trying to crawl back to normalcy after three days of mayhem. Although the meltdown was predominantly led by technology behemoths, especially AI giants, other sectors have also borne the brunt.

Tech Giants Lead Market Selloff

This top stock is thriving as it invests in new categories for expansion.

Stock Market Sell-Off: The Best Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy Now (August 2024)

Google's defeat in an antitrust suit filed by the Justice Department has cast a shadow over partner Apple Inc., which generates roughly $20 billion a year in payments from the internet search giant.

Apple's shift to AI is poised to soften blow from Google ruling

For years, Apple has had Google as the default search engine on its devices. A new ruling threatens that arrangement, after a federal judge said Google's payments for that privilege were unfair.

Apple wants to rewire search with AI — and that may help cut the Google cord

Google faces the daunting prospect of altering past deals that accounted for a substantial chunk of its revenue after a federal judge ruled on Monday that its parent company, Alphabet Inc. GOOGL, is a monopolist.

Google Antitrust Challenge Puts Billions In Search Revenue At Stake: Analyst

In a recent ruling against Google's parent Alphabet Inc GOOGL GOOG, Judge Amit Mehta identified the tech giant's practices with search partners, including Apple Inc AAPL, as monopolistic. The judgement pinpointed Google's agreements that make its search engine the default on consumer devices like iPhones.

Apple's Future In Search: JPMorgan Evaluates Options After Google's Legal Setback

Microsoft

The search giant has acted as a "monopolist" according to a federal judge. Here's what that means for these sector players.

Apple Stock Slips, Microsoft Gains. What Google's Antitrust Loss Means for Big Tech.

Alphabet and Apple stocks were already down amid Monday's broad selloff, but the losses picked up after the ruling.

Google Loses Antitrust Case. Judge Says It's a ‘Monopolist.

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Imagine if years ago you got into quantum computing stocks and made loads of money from companies that are heavily invested in AI and quantum technology. You'd be sitting pretty!

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