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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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Google and Amazon workers held protests on Tuesday in Seattle and other tech hubs, demonstrating in opposition to the tech giants' role in a cloud services contract with the Israeli government. About 50 workers and pro-Palestinian activists gathered outside Google's Seattle offices in South Lake Union, just a short distance from Amazon's headquarters. The two tech companies are part of a $1.2 billion contract called Project Nimbus that provides cloud services and data centers to the Israeli government.

Google and Amazon workers protest tech giants' contract with Israel as war in Gaza continues

Waymo, the self-driving company under Alphabet, began testing its robotaxis in Atlanta on Tuesday, adding another city to its ever-expanding testing and deployment domain.

Waymo begins robotaxi testing in Atlanta

ServiceNow

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They demanded that Google cancel its participation in "Project Nimbus" -- a $1.2 billion contract with Israel that involves Google Cloud as well as Amazon Web Services.

Google staffers storm NYC, California, Seattle offices to protest Israel ties

Tencent Holdings Limited

The broad basket of social media stocks has much to gain as they seek to trim inefficiencies while investing in various growth drivers. Undoubtedly, generative artificial intelligence (AI) can help many big-name social media firms better monetize their swollen user bases.

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The outlook is improving for the digital sector, including key industry players like Alphabet Inc's (NASDAQ:GOOG) Google and Instagram and Facebook owner Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META, ETR:FB2A, SWX:FB), according to UBS. The Swiss bank's Evidence Lab research points to low double-digit growth for 2024, which contrasts with the low single-digit growth rates observed in December.

Google and Meta face boost from 'improving digital growth outlook'

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

Just like electricity and the internet unleashed significant economic growth, artificial intelligence is bound to do the same. It's a transformative force that will reshape many industries.

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Microsoft

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Alphabet (GOOG) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Q1 Release

AI stock Datadog has build a flat base with a clear buy point. The software stock is a Google Cloud partner to optimize cloud performance.

Google Cloud's AI Partner Eyes $80 Billion Opportunity

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Google's top AI executive says the company's spending on the technology will surpass $100 billion. While speaking Monday (April 15) at a TED Conference in Vancouver, DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis was asked about recent reports of Microsoft and OpenAI's planned artificial intelligence (AI) supercomputer known as “Stargate,” said to cost $100 billion.

DeepMind Head: Google AI Spending Could Exceed $100 Billion

Concerns about inflation and higher for longer interest rates have markets on edge. After a great first quarter, volatility has returned to stocks.

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Online legal platform Lawhive has secured 9.5 million pounds ($11.8 million) in funding from GV (Google Ventures) and Episode 1 Ventures.

Google-Backed Lawhive Raises $11.8 Million for Online Legal Platform

American Express

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Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

Restaurant Brands

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Salesforce

If anyone thought last year was going to be a one-and-done for Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA ), they have surely been surprised by the chipmaker's 78% gain in 2024. Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be the driving force behind the chipmaker's stock.

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Google is pulling links to California news sites ahead of pending news-focused legislation. That bill, dubbed the California Journalism Preservation Act (CJPA), would require Google to pay for providing news content.

Google Halts Links to California News Sites

There are reasons to be optimistic about Alphabet's growth prospects. Management is figuring out how to monetize AI capabilities.

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UiPath

Buying Nvidia on the dip could pay off over the long term. However, two other megacap AI stocks offer more attractive valuations and potential catalysts.

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On Friday, Google began removing California news websites from some people's search results. The move comes as a test of what would happen should the state Legislature pass a new law requiring the search engine to pay media companies for linking to their content.

Google Shutting Down Some California Access To News Sites As A Test Of Proposed Legislation's Effects

Intel

Nvidia's processors are the gold standard for training and running AI systems. Rivals and customers alike have been scrambling to develop competing solutions.

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Not to minimize what Google had on display, but the company failed to give all but a passing nod to its core business — except in the context of generative AI, of course.

Google goes all in on generative AI at Google Cloud Next

Advanced Micro Devices

Oracle

Super Micro Computer

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Google on Friday said it is testing removing links to California news sites for some users in the western US state as legislators mull making the online search giant pay for connecting people to news.

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