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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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Google's lead EU privacy regulator opened an inquiry on Thursday into whether the search engine giant adequately protected European Union users' personal data before using it to help develop its foundational AI Model.

Top EU privacy regulator opens probe into Google's AI compliance

The Justice Department highlighted remarks in 2009 by David Rosenblatt, Google's former president of display advertising, on the third day of making their case that the company has abused its control of digital market technology to siphon revenue from publishers and advertisers.

Google exec said firm's ‘goal' was to ‘crush' digital ad rivals: court docs

Apple

Apple and Alphabet-owned Google were both handed defeats by the European Union's top court this week, as the bloc's regulators continue their crackdowns against major tech firms.

Apple, Google owe whopping tax bills due to EU's crackdown on Big Tech

Google is now the 4th largest enterprise software company, according to the chief executive of its cloud-computing business, Thomas Kurian.

Google Cloud Boss: We're No. 4 In Enterprise Software

Google is ‘still the company to beat given its dominance, singular brand, global scale and financial capability,' Truist analyst Youssef Squali wrote.

Google's Search Strength Is Its 'Game to Lose.' The Stock Is Still a Buy.

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Taiwan Semiconductor's chip business will benefit regardless of who wins the AI race. Meta Platforms is only valued for its ad business right now.

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Google's lost an appeal against a €2.4 billion EU antitrust fine—a double whammy after a €13 billion demand for back taxes.

Google Hit With Antitrust Fine Over Shopping Comparison Practices

Amazon

In the tech world, staying ahead of the pack is always the name of the game, but Apple Inc's AAPL playing a different one.

EXCLUSIVE: Is Apple 'Falling Behind' Rivals Like Amazon, Alphabet? WisdomTree's Christopher Gannatti Weighs In

The current weakness in Alphabet stock is a blessing for long-term investors.

1 Unstoppable "Magnificent Seven" Stock to Buy Right Now, According to Wall Street

Alphabet's shares are under pressure due to regulatory issues and AI competition fears, but these concerns are overblown, presenting a buying opportunity. Alphabet's valuation is undemanding, trading at a discount to the market and its historical norms, despite strong business growth and a robust financial position. Alphabet's search business remains dominant and growing, with ChatGPT posing minimal threat; regulatory issues are unlikely to have a significant long-term impact.

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The Nasdaq 100 closed higher by over 150 points during Tuesday's session. Investors, meanwhile, focused on some notable insider trades.

Nvidia, Alphabet And 2 Other Stocks Executives Are Selling

In the closing of the recent trading day, Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) stood at $150.01, denoting a +0.31% change from the preceding trading day.

Here's Why Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) Gained But Lagged the Market Today

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG ) Goldman Sachs 2024 Communacopia and Technology Conference September 10, 2024 4:05 PM ET Company Participants Thomas Kurian – CEO, Google Cloud Conference Call Participants Eric Sheridan - Goldman Sachs Eric Sheridan All right. I know people are still finding their seats, but in the interest of time, let's -- we'll get started on our next session.

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Global tech giants halved their business flight emissions in 2023 compared to 2019, but companies like Apple and Google's parent Alphabet are falling behind, risking a return to pre-pandemic levels, a Brussels-based NGO said in a report.

Tech firms halve business travel in 2023 but Alphabet, Apple lag, study shows

Google stock broke below its long-term 200-day line last week. And Alphabet hit its lowest level since March during Monday's sell-off.

Google Stock Breaks Critical Long-Term Level, Hits Lowest Price Since March

Google lost its bid to escape a $2.7 billion fine imposed by European Union regulators for illegally stifling rival online shopping services on Tuesday.

Google loses fight to overturn $2.7B EU fine for stifling online shopping rivals

Apple's relationship with Google as its search partner is taking a new turn with Apple's introduction of visual search, or “Visual Intelligence” as the iPhone maker dubbed it yesterday during its iPhone 16 event. Already, Apple pays Alphabet roughly $20 billion per year to make Google the default search engine in its Safari browser.

Apple looks to third parties, like Google, to help power iPhone 16's visual search

The Court of Justice of the European Union (EU) on Tuesday ruled against Alphabet's (GOOGL) Google, which had appealed a 2.4-billion-euro ($2.7 billion) fine for abusing its dominant position by favoring its own shopping services over those of its competitors.

Google Loses EU Appeal of $2.7B Fine

Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL, ETR:APC) and Google have been ordered to pay up by Europe's top court, which said the iPhone maker needed to stump up €13 billion for unpaid taxes in Ireland and Google must pay a €2.4 billion fine for abusing market dominance in shopping comparison services. An original ruling by the European Commission in 2016, the Irish government was said to be owed unpaid taxes due to unfair incentives it offered Apple.

Apple and Google face multibillion hits after losing long-running EU legal battles

The EU's top court on Tuesday delivered two major victories in the bloc's battle to rein in tech giants by ruling against Apple and Google in separate legal sagas with billions of euros at play.

EU scores 'big win' in court against Apple, Google

A European court has ruled against both Apple and Google in separate cases. The European Union Court of Justice has upheld a 2016 decision by the European Commission that Ireland gave Apple unfair aid in a $14 billion tax case, while also siding with the EC in its antitrust case against Google Shopping, the commission said Tuesday (Sept.

Apple and Google Court Losses Mark ‘Big Win' for Regulators

It's the latest move by Europe in its battle to rein in U.S. tech giants.

Google, Apple Hit in Crackdown on Antitrust and Tax

After lengthy court battles, it's time for Silicon Valley's biggest tech companies to cough up.

Apple and Google Lose EU Appeals, Must Pay Multi-Billion Dollar Fines

Google has once again lost in its bid to overturn a 2017 antitrust decision by the European Commission. The bloc found its shopping comparison service had broken competition rules — hitting Alphabet, Google's parent, with an at-the-time record-breaking €2.42 billion penalty (around $2.7 billion at current exchange rates) and ordering changes to how it operates the service.

Google loses appeal against EU's €2.4B Shopping antitrust decision, as bloc also wins Apple state aid appeal

Europe's top court has upheld a €2.4 billion antitrust fine against Google. The 2017 decision found Google used its search-engine dominance to favor its own services.

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