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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Canada's Competition Bureau has sued Google, alleging anti-competitive conduct in the country's online advertising market. The bureau alleges that the tech giant abuses its dominant position in the market with policies that lock market participants into using its ad tech tools, the Bureau said in a Thursday (Nov. 28) press release.

Canada's Competition Bureau Sues Google for Anti-Competitive Advertising Services

Alphabet Inc.'s Google is asking a federal appeals court to throw out a ruling in an antitrust case brought by Fortnite-maker Epic Games that would force the search giant to overhaul its Play mobile app store.

Google seeks to undo Epic Games antitrust win over app store

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Self-driving vehicles will be a priority for the incoming presidential administration's appointees at the Department of Transportation, according to reports. That could mean we'll see an explosion of autonomous vehicles on roads across the country over the next few years.

Tesla Stock vs. Alphabet Stock: Wall Street Only Thinks 1 Will Head Higher From Here

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The race is on for dominance in the artificial intelligence arena. Two tech titans battling for AI supremacy are Microsoft (MSFT -1.17%) and Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL 0.07%) (GOOG 0.12%).

Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: Microsoft vs. Alphabet

Canada's competition watchdog announced Thursday it was taking Google to court, accusing the company of "anti-competitive behavior" in online advertising.

Canada watchdog sues Google over 'anti-competitive' ad tech

The Canadian Competition Bureau has launched legal action against Google for alleged anti-competitive practices in the online advertising technology sector. Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)-owned Google is accused of abusing its dominant position to maintain control over the advertising technology stack, distorting competition to the detriment of advertisers and publishers in Canada.

Google sued by Canadian watchdog for anti-competitive advertising practices

The case largely echoes an antitrust action in the United States and seeks to force Google to sell off sections of its online ad business.

Canada Accuses Google of Creating Advertising Tech Monopoly

Canada's antitrust watchdog alleges that Google acted unlawfully in building market share in the online-advertising business, marking the latest regulatory headache for the tech giant.

Canada Sues Google, Alleging Anticompetitive Online-Ad Practices

Canada's Competition Bureau is suing Alphabet's Google over alleged anti-competitive conduct in online advertising, the antitrust watchdog said on Thursday.

Canada's antitrust watchdog sues Google alleging anti-competitive conduct in advertising

India's competition watchdog on Thursday ordered a probe into Google's restrictive policies for real-money games on its platform, following a complaint by online gaming platform WinZO that called it discriminatory.

India competition watchdog to investigate Google's gaming app policy

Despite DOJ's antitrust lawsuit, I believe Google shares remain a strong buy due to the company's valuable assets and potential higher worth if broken up. My analysis shows Google's main revenue drivers, like Google Cloud, YouTube, and Search, are worth more individually, indicating significant upside even if split. The DOJ's proposed remedies, including divesting Chrome and stopping exclusionary agreements, seem like setbacks but won't drastically harm Google's overall business.

Google: DOJ Break-Up Deep Dive

Google reportedly said in a Wednesday (Nov. 27) court filing that a judge's ruling in an antitrust case brought by Epic Games should be thrown out. The ruling contested by Google would force the tech giant to make changes to its Google Play app store, Bloomberg reported.

Google Asks Court to Throw Out Ruling in Antitrust Case

Google requested Wednesday that a federal judge throw out his ruling in an antitrust lawsuit won by Epic Games last year, according to Bloomberg, as the Alphabet subsidiary looks to avoid court orders demanding it to make significant changes to the Google Play Store's payment system.

Google Asks Federal Judge To Toss Epic Games Ruling Over App Store Billing, Report Says

Alphabet's Google asked a U.S. appeals court on Wednesday to throw out a jury verdict and a judge's order forcing it to revamp its app store Play.

Google asks US appeals court to reject app store monopoly verdict

Google's stock faces pressure due to DOJ's proposed antitrust remedies, including Chrome divestiture. Despite regulatory challenges, Google continues to deliver strong earnings, with Q3 2024 revenue up 15% year-over-year and operating margins at an all-time high. The likelihood of a Chrome divestiture is low; softer remedies like restricting exclusive agreements and opening Chrome to third-party search engines are more probable.

Why Chrome Divestiture Worries Are Exaggerated - Google Remains A Strong Buy

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday opened London's first Google-funded AI Campus which aims to help young people develop skills in the rapidly developing technology.

British PM opens Google-backed AI Campus to inspire students

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Is Alphabet Stock Too Cheap to Ignore?

iPhone maker Apple (AAPL 0.94%) has been one of the world's most valuable stocks for a long time.

Prediction: 2 Stocks That Will Be Worth More Than Apple 10 Years From Now

Shares of Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL 0.88%) (GOOG 0.70%) were on an upswing earlier this year. The stock rose from a 52-week low of $127.90 last December to hit a high of $191.75 in July.

Is Alphabet Stock a Buy Now?

Meta Platforms (META 1.49%), the world's largest social media company, has seen its shares soar nearly 660% over the past decade. That rally was driven by the rapid growth of its core apps (Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp) and its surging ad revenues.

Will Meta Platforms Be Worth More Than Alphabet by 2025?

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The world has seen three industrial revolutions, each defined by widespread adoption of new technologies: The first was instigated by steam-powered machines, the second by electricity and telephones, and the third by microprocessors and the internet. Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives says artificial intelligence is the fourth industrial revolution.

A Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity: 2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks That Are Screaming Buys, According to Wall Street

A judge overseeing the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust case against Google over online searches said an April trial on proposals to restore competition in the market will not be rescheduled to accommodate any changes Trump administration officials decide to make.

US Google search antitrust trial will not be rescheduled for Trump's DOJ to revise proposals

Alphabet (GOOG) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

Investors Heavily Search Alphabet Inc. (GOOG): Here is What You Need to Know

Google moved closer to the next stage in the second of two monopoly trials being pursued by the US Department of Justice. Closing courtroom arguments were made on Monday in the case that the Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) company is facing against its advertising technology (ad tech) arm.

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