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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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The DOJ is suing Apple, accusing the tech giant of anti-competitive and monopolistic practices. The suit accuses Apple of making iPhone users' texting experience with Android users worse.

Google must be thrilled that the DOJ zeroed in on Apple's janky green messages

Alphabet's Google broke the law with an illegal monopoly on online search, a federal judge ruled on Monday, the first big win for U.S. antitrust authorities who have filed several lawsuits challenging Big Tech's market dominance.

US judge rules Google has illegal monopoly on search as Big Tech scrutiny intensifies

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Apple, Meta, Google set to face EU Digital Markets Act probes, sources say

Apple and Alphabet's Google are set to face European Union investigations into their compliance with a new law for Big Tech firms, paving the way for potentially hefty fines, Bloomberg Law reported on Thursday.

Apple, Google set to face probes under new EU digital law, Bloomberg Law reports

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It wasn't long ago that high-interest rates were viewed as poison to most tech stocks. Consequently, the Street couldn't stand the lion's share of equities in the sector.

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The popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) has to do with its application in virtually every sector and industry. Despite being the hottest thing since sliced bread, shares of AI infrastructure titan Nvidia were aggressively sold by three successful billionaire asset managers.

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Apple is in talks with Alphabet Inc./Google to license its Gemini LLM model for iPhone AI features, boosting Google's stock amid continued disappointment from investors. Google's competitive positioning in the LLM landscape would gain significant points if a deal materializes. The potential deal's closing and terms are still uncertain, but the news reminded investors Google has significant potential at this valuation.

Google: Great Apple News Amid Fears Of Inferiority

As the tech world continues to buzz about the potential of generative artificial intelligence (AI), Apple finds itself uniquely positioned to bring its own twist to the technology. The company is reportedly negotiating to integrate Google's Gemini AI engine into the iPhone.

How Apple's Deal With Google Could Shake Up AI

Alphabet's Google on Thursday will seek to fend off criticism about changes to its core services mandated by landmark EU tech rules, according to a copy of a senior Google executive's speech seen by Reuters.

Google defends Digital Markets Act changes, cites complex trade-offs

Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)'s Google was fined €250 million (US$273 million) by French authorities on Wednesday after being found to have used news articles to train its artificial intelligence without consent. According to France's competition watchdog, Google breached EU intellectual property rules by using publishers' and news agencies' content to train its Bard chatbot without notifying them.

Google fined €250mln in France on AI intellectual property breach

Google is the first company to be fined for how it trained its AI. French regulators leveled a €250 million (roughly $270 million) fine against the tech giant.

Google just got hit with a hefty fine over how it trained its AI

Google said the fine was disproportionate, and said the watchdog had not sufficiently taken into account its efforts "in an environment where it's very hard to set a course because we can't predict which way the wind will blow next."

Google hit with $271M fine by French regulator over Gemini AI tool copyright breach

Meta Platforms faces new challenges from the emerging Web3 revolution and the stalled metaverse project. While Meta's valuation soars, Alphabet and IBM offer compelling value for investors in the AI space.

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French regulators said Wednesday they were fining Google 250 million euros ($272 million) for breaching commitments on paying media companies for reproducing their content online and using their material for its AI chatbot without telling them.

French regulator hits Google with 250-mn-euro fine

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One of the most significant phenomena in recent times is the mounting concentration risk associated with the so-called "Magnificent 7" stocks. The Magnificent 7 refers to the seven most influential stocks in the S&P 500 index.

Magnificent 7 Momentum Is Slowing, Signals Caution

In a never-ending saga between Google and France's competition authority over copyright protections for news snippets, the Autorité de la Concurrence announced a €250 million fine against the tech giant Wednesday (around $270 million at today's exchange rate). According to the competition watchdog, Google disregarded some of its previous commitments with news publishers.

Google hit with $270M fine in France as authority finds news publishers' data was used for Gemini

France's competition watchdog fined Google roughly $270 million, saying the search giant breached some commitments it made to negotiate fair license deals with an array of news publishers in the country.

France Fines Google Over Dispute With News Publishers

Google stock perked up on reports of talks to license Alphabet's Gemini AI training to Apple for use in iPhones.

Only One Other Mag 7 Stock Joins Nvidia On This Breakout Screen

Watchdog accuses US tech firm of not negotiating in ‘good faith' with publishers over use of their content

Google fined €250m in France for breaching intellectual property rules

When it comes to finding the best long-tern tech stocks, Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG , NASDAQ: GOOGL ) is name every investor should not miss out on. With excellent reach through its assets such as Google Cloud, Google Search, and YouTube, GOOG stock is set for success.

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That's according to strategists at UBS, who actually say valuation isn't the big issue. What they call the Big Six — sorry, Tesla TSLA, -1.43% — are still 16% cheaper now than they were at their Dec. 2021 high.

The big tech rally is living on borrowed time, says UBS

Autonomous taxis have arrived in the nation's second most populous city. Some Angelenos aren't ready to go driverless.

How Waymo Driverless Cars Could Change Los Angeles

The U.S. government is considering a bill that would force the sale of TikTok's domestic operations to a U.S.-owned entity or else face banishment. Instagram, a subsidiary of Meta Platforms, would benefit from no TikTok in the U.S. YouTube would have one less formidable competitor in online video.

2 "Magnificent Seven" Stocks That Will Benefit From a TikTok Ban

France's competition watchdog on Wednesday said it fined Google 250 million euros ($271.73 million) for breaches linked to EU intellectual property rules in its relationship with media publishers.

French competition watchdog hits Google with 250 mln euro fine

In the latest trading session, Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) closed at $147.92, marking a -0.38% move from the previous day.

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