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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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Of the Magnificent Seven companies, Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG ) stock remains the one I'm least confident about over the long haul. That's not to say there aren't many positives about the company.

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Investors must understand the AI and advertising side of Alphabet's business. Google Cloud is a critical part of the AI investment thesis.

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Ask Google if cats have been on the moon and it used to spit out a ranked list of websites so you could discover the answer for yourself.

Cats on the moon? Google's AI tool is producing misleading responses that have experts worried

Google on Friday said it is taking "swift action" to improve AI summaries of search results, after users mocked blunders like Barack Obama being the first Muslim US president.

Google tweaking AI Overview after search result gaffes

The company's latest A.I. search feature has erroneously told users to eat glue and rocks, sparking a backlash among users.

Google AI Overviews Search Errors Cause Furor Online

Lobbying groups representing airlines, hotels and retailers have urged European Union tech regulators to ensure that Google takes their views into account, and not just large intermediaries, when making changes to comply with landmark tech rules.

Airlines, hotels, retailers fear being left out in Google's search changes

Federal safety regulators have discovered nine more incidents that raise questions about the safety of Waymo's self-driving vehicles operating in Phoenix and San Francisco.

Feds add nine more incidents to Waymo robotaxi investigation

Google plans to invest in Indian digital commerce company Flipkart. The move will make Google a minority investor in Flipkart's latest funding round, which is led by Walmart, Flipkart said in a Friday (May 24) press release.

Google to Invest in Flipkart, Help Modernize Digital Infrastructure

Axon Enterprise

Crocs

Investing is quite certainly a slow-and-steady journey that resembles a marathon; patience and consistency are the keys to success. But let's face it – we all try to identify which stocks have the potential to create life-changing wealth!

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It's been less than two weeks since Google debuted "AI Overviews" in Google Search, and public criticism has mounted after queries have returned nonsensical or inaccurate results within the AI feature — without any way to opt out. For example, when asked how many Muslim presidents the U.S. has had, AI Overviews responded, "The United States has had one Muslim president, Barack Hussein Obama.

Google criticized as AI Overview makes obvious errors, saying President Obama is Muslim and that it's safe to leave dogs in hot cars

Long before AI chatbots like ChatGPT gained public attention, Alphabet Inc Class A GOOGL was already using AI in key areas like Google Docs, Gmail, and its advertising platforms, which are major revenue sources.

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Alphabet's Google will pick up a minority stake worth $350 million in Walmart-backed Flipkart, valuing the Indian e-commerce firm at $37 billion, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

Google to invest $350 mln in India's Flipkart, valuing co at $37 bln, source says

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Friday it has learned of nine additional incidents that raise concerns about the performance of Alphabet's Waymo self-driving vehicles.

US safety probe into Waymo self-driving vehicles finds more incidents

Amazon

Loeb made substantial purchases of both Amazon and Alphabet in the first quarter. Amazon and Alphabet each present unique opportunities in the AI landscape.

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Firm's AI overviews feature has been rolled out to users in US, but many have reported strange responses

Google AI search tool reportedly tells users to jump off a bridge and eat rocks

Google is investing nearly $350 million in Flipkart, becoming the latest high-profile name to back the Indian e-commerce startup.

Google invests $350 million in India's Flipkart

American Express

Moody's

Nu Holdings

SoFi Technologies

Texas Roadhouse

Growth stocks have the potential to outperform the stock market due to their growth opportunities. Many of these investments have high valuations that investors justify by looking several years into the future.

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CrowdStrike

Palantir Technologies

U.S. technology equities continue to be on a tear in the second quarter. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite has risen by roughly 13% year-to-date.

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Destiny Tech100 Inc

Boeing

Elon Musk has dismissed a report that his privately held SpaceX aerospace company is considering selling shares.

Elon Musk denies report SpaceX may make tender offer with $200 billion valuation

Itochu said on Friday it signed a long-term power supply agreement with Google to help the search engine company achieve its renewable energy goals in Japan.

Itochu unit signs renewable energy agreement with Google in Japan

SAN FRANCISCO — Google tried to confront the latest in a succession of legal attacks on its digital empire on Thursday as federal judge began to address anticompetitive practices in the app market for smartphones powered by its Android software.

Judge weighs proposed changes to Google's Android app store to prevent anticompetitive tactics

Morgan Stanley

If you want to have a good summer, consider growth stocks to buy to take home impressive returns in the long term. These companies are expected to keep expanding and grow your money with time.

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ARM Holdings PLC

Coinbase

Dell Technologies

Reddit Inc

Super Micro Computer

Spotify

If you're wondering which tech stocks to buy this month, look no further. Technology stocks continue to offer investors big growth opportunities.

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Alphabet's Google is planning to make its Pixel smartphone in India's southern state of Tamil Nadu and has tied up with Taiwan's Foxconn , two sources with direct knowledge said on Thursday.

Google ties up with Foxconn to make Pixel phones in India, sources say

NVIDIA

Finding the best tech stocks to buy that can perform like Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ) can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Yet, investors still hold a sense of pride embarking on this journey given the potential immense rewards.

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