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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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The tech giant is developing new chips to cut reliance on outside vendors as the AI arms race for computing resources intensifies.

Google Expands In-House Chip Efforts in Costly AI Battle

Google DeepMind CEO may think OpenAI's text-to-video generator, Sora, has an edge. Demis Hassabis told a colleague it'd be hard for Google to draw level with Sora, The Information reported.

Google DeepMind's CEO reportedly thinks it'll be tough to catch up with OpenAI's Sora

In the latest trading session, Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) closed at $156.14, marking a +1.43% move from the previous day.

Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) Rises As Market Takes a Dip: Key Facts

Google has halted its plan to construct a fourth building for its Kirkland campus, according to a research report.

Google hits pause on suburban Seattle campus

AerCap Hlds

iShares Russell 2000 ETF

George Soros' hedge fund is making big bets on stocks, though not nearly as big as those he made on global currencies. His biggest investment had been Splunk, a big data analytics firm.

George Soros' Favorite Picks: 3 Stocks the Billionaire Keeps Buying

The company is making changes to a popular message board called Memegen that some employees say sounds a lot like censorship.

Google to Tone Down Message Board After Employees Feud Over War in Gaza

Google parent company Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) has seen its price target upped by Oppenheimer analysts on their view the stock remains attractive ahead of the company's first quarter results amid mixed to bearish sentiment. They highlighted that, contrary to investors' fears that GenAI could replace search, the results of their recent survey suggest the use of AI assistants could increase search frequency.

Google price target upped on view AI voice search integration will complement offering

Microsoft

NVIDIA

Nvidia's GPUs are the must-have component in the AI revolution. Microsoft is leveraging its partnership with OpenAI in multiple ways.

These 3 Companies Are Leading the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Race

Microsoft is opening a new AI division in London, which is home to Google's DeepMind. The new hub sets the stage for a heated talent war between the two companies.

Microsoft just set the stage for an all-out AI talent war with Google

Bernstein analyst Mark Shmulik said Google's most recent failure “only further raises increasingly louder questions around whether this is the right management team to guide Google into this next era.”

Google's ‘woke' AI image chatbot still isn't fixed — and critics blame CEO Sundar Pichai: ‘Should be at incredible risk'

Some experts predict artificial general intelligence (AI) will be developed within the next few years. AGI holds the potential to accelerate scientific progress and radically change the global economy.

An Artificial Intelligence (AI) Game Changer Could Be Coming: Here Are 3 Top Stocks to Buy

Google parent Alphabet's contemplated acquisition of marketing software company HubSpot would likely spark opposition from regulators even as many experts agree it would not curb competition, and would require the technology giant to open a new front in its battle with antitrust watchdogs.

Google's contemplated mega deal would prompt new fight with regulators

HubSpot

An acquisition would likely be costly, but Alphabet could afford it with pocket change. In some ways, the deal makes sense, but it might face regulatory hurdles.

Will Google Parent Alphabet Acquire HubSpot? Not So Fast.

Google stock has been a decent investment this year. Yet the company's single-digit revenue reflect its struggles to monetize generative AI, which have inhibited its stock momentum.

A HubSpot Deal Likely Wouldn't Help Google Speed Up Its Revenue Growth

Google stock has been a decent investment this year. Yet the company's single-digit revenue growth reflects its inability to monetize generative AI — thus inhibiting Google's stock momentum.

Google Stock Needs Faster Revenue Growth. HubSpot's Too Small To Help

3 Strong Buy VR Stocks to Add to Your Q2 Must-Watch List

IonQ

Quantum computing will bring about the next computing revolution that will overshadow the prescient artificial intelligence (AI) craze. There are certain kinds of problems that are effectively impossible or inefficient for conventional, classical computers to solve, but not for quantum computers.

The 3 Best Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy in April 2024

Apple

Amazon

Tesla

Four of the seven companies pay dividends, all considerably less than 1%. Investors looking for passive income may have little interest in low payouts, but one of the companies with the highest dividends could be a worthwhile stock to invest in in the future.

Should You Buy This “Magnificent 7” Stock for Its Dividend?

YouTube TV, a virtual multichannel video programming distributor (vMPVD) is projected to be the top pay-TV distributor by the end of 2026. MoffettNathanson, a Wall Street research company covering media and communications, made that forecast last month.

YouTube TV Is Forecast To Be The Largest Pay-TV Distributor In 2026

Michael Burry, made famous in "The Big Short," now runs Scion Asset Management. In Q4 2023, he opened new positions in Amazon and Alphabet.

"Big Short" Investor Michael Burry Has 10% of His Portfolio in 2 "Magnificent Seven" AI Stocks

Investor sentiment can dictate the short-term price action of a stock. Often, these movements have little to do with the underlying investment thesis.

Meet the Best-Performing "Magnificent Seven" Stock Over the Last Month (Hint: It's Not Nvidia)

Nvidia continues to outperform all of the "Magnificent Seven" stocks. However, analysts predict three other stocks could deliver greater gains over the next 12 months.

Forget Nvidia: Here Are 3 "Magnificent Seven" Stocks Wall Street Thinks Will Soar More

Any acquisitions companies such as Apple, Amazon or Microsoft attempt will bring scrutiny and delays.

Big Tech Has a Big Cash Problem

Pinterest

Digital ad spend has shifted in the last few years, but this space represents an explosive growth opportunity over the next decade. Alphabet is raking in revenue and profits while looking toward a future that revolves heavily around AI.

2 Superb Growth Stocks to Buy in Today's Bull Market

Nokia

2024 is shaping up to be a tumultuous year for Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ). The tech behemoth and smartphone market leaders had been forced to contend with stock price downgrades from banks following lower consumer demand, and now face a landmark lawsuit amid accusations of building an industry monopoly.

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