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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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In the closing of the recent trading day, Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) stood at $133.20, denoting a -0.57% change from the preceding trading day.

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Select Waymo One riders can now get picked up or dropped off by the company's robotaxis curbside at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Waymo became the first autonomous vehicle operator in the U.S. to launch a paid robotaxi service to and from the airport in November 2022.

Waymo launches curbside robotaxi pickup at Phoenix airport

Google announced Thursday it will be testing a new feature that limits data tracking across different websites as it continues to move towards phasing out third-party cookies in its browser Chrome. Its Tracking Protection feature will be rolled out to 1% of Chrome users globally on January 4.

Google testing Chrome feature that limits data tracking across websites

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The EU demanded on Thursday that Apple and Google provide more details on how they identified risks concerning their respective software hubs, the App Store and Google Play.

EU probes Apple's App Store, Google Play

Chicago's James R. Thompson Center will undergo a floor-by-floor gut rehab beginning early next year, but the building will retain its atrium while also opening up the base of the structure to retail, according to renderings released by Google Wednesday.

Google will reconstruct Chicago's Thompson Center starting early 2024, but will retain the building's atrium

Alphabet's Google said on Thursday it will begin testing a new feature on its Chrome browser as part of a plan to ban third-party cookies that advertisers use to track consumers.

Google to test new feature limiting advertisers' use of browser tracking cookies

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Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is a growing healthcare company with impressive margins and free cash flow. Carnival Corp. has been recovering from the pandemic and better days are ahead, even if leisure travel slows down next year.

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Alphabet's controversial Gemini demo was a reflection of the company's current state of business. The company continues to lag behind its rivals with product launches, innovation, entry into new markets, and efficiency initiatives. The good news is that all these flaws are already priced in, and most of them are fixable.

Alphabet: Gemini Demo Controversy Overshadows Bigger Problems

The European Commission on Thursday said it had asked technology giants Apple and Google to clarify their risk management regarding their online platforms for purchasing apps under new regulation known as the Digital Services Act (DSA).

EU asks Apple, Google to clarify app store risk management

Advertising revenue should continue to grow in 2024. Alphabet's Gemini model is critical for generative AI applications.

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Mastercard

Investments in AI will make Google's search results more accurate, leading to more clicks and revenue growth. The emergence of digital delivery services is expanding Mastercard's transaction growth opportunity.

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Chewy

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Mistral AI, a European provider of artificial intelligence solutions, partnered with Google Cloud to make generative AI more open and accessible to developers and businesses worldwide.

Mistral AI Partners With Google Cloud to Distribute AI Solutions

Google's defeat in its antitrust battle with Epic Games was a sweeping victory for the Fortnite maker and a significant upset to the business model underpinning the mobile app ecosystem, where platforms host app stores and then take a cut of developer revenues.

Epic Games won its antitrust battle with Google. But what comes next?

Google, Meta Join Push for Digital Openness as EU Regulation Takes Aim at Tech Giants

Alphabet is developing artificial intelligence (AI) that will help its search engine and YouTube business segments.

Up 51% in 2023, Is Alphabet Stock a Buy for 2024?

With Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG , NASDAQ: GOOGL ) poised to become a big winner in the AI Revolution, GOOG stock looks quite attractive at its current relatively low valuation. AI will make the company's core search and ads businesses significantly more lucrative, and the technology should also meaningfully boost other existing offerings provided by Alphabet.

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Accenture Plc

Google Cloud plans to deliver its new generative-AI model Gemini to enterprises, working with one of the industry's biggest professional services companies.

Google Cloud, Accenture create joint AI business unit

Google announces MedLM, a new suite of health-care specific AI models.

Google is rolling out new AI models for health care. Here's how doctors are using them

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Google recently announced its latest AI model, Gemini. In the vast majority of tests, the most advanced version of Gemini outperformed ChatGPT-4.

Alphabet's Bard Chatbot Is Getting an Upgrade -- and Investors Could, Too

J.P. Morgan maintained the equivalent of a Buy rating, naming the company one of its top picks for 2024.

Google's Parent Alphabet Is Gets Higher Price Target. AI Will Help Next Year.

Tech stocks have captivated Wall Street this year thanks to excitement over AI and other high-growth industries. Alphabet has significant potential in AI and is currently trading at a bargain price compared to other tech stocks.

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Tesla

Investors who missed the year's unexpected rally may be wondering if there still is room in 2024 to dip their toes into “Magnificent Seven” stocks, given a backdrop where the Federal Reserve is expected to pivot to rate cuts and inflationary pressures ease further.

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