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Google Cloud updates Kubernetes Engine with support for trillion-parameter AI models
Today Google Cloud announced that it has upgraded its Kubernetes Engine’s capacity in anticipation of even larger models, with support for 65,000-node clusters, up from its current support for ...
Yahoo
Google Parent Alphabet Sold 79% of Its Stake in Snowflake and Is Piling Into This Supercharged Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Instead
Though today, Nov. 14, marks the deadline for 13Fs to be filed for the September-ended quarter, Google parent Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL)(NASDAQ: GOOG) released its 13F a few days early. As of the end of ...
Yahoo Finance
Nvidia Stock Investors Just Got Great News From Amazon and Google
It accounted for 31% of cloud infrastructure and platform-services spending in the third quarter, which is nearly as much market share as Microsoft Azure and Alphabet's Google Cloud Platform combined.
ARPU
AI's Progress Stalls as OpenAI, Google and Anthropic Hit Roadblocks

Despite years of rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), three of the leading companies in the field – OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic – are facing unexpected hurdles in their efforts to develop more sophisticated models, reports Bloomberg.

OpenAI's latest model, known internally as Orion, failed to meet the

Investor's Business Daily
Google And Nvidia Share Three Traits. One Is A Cautionary Tale.
As Nvidia notches a record high and Google stock teases a breakout, both AI giants also share this note of caution.
ARPU
Ecosia and Qwant Team Up to Challenge Google's Search Dominance

Two European search engines, Ecosia and Qwant, are joining forces to build a European search index and reduce their dependence on US tech giants like Google, reports CNBC.

The companies have formed a joint venture, called the European Search Perspective (EUSP), with equal ownership. The venture, set to launch in

Reuters
Alphabet's Waymo opens autonomous ride-hailing service to all in Los Angeles
Alphabet's Waymo said on Tuesday its autonomous ride-hailing service, Waymo One, is now available to everyone in Los Angeles, a sign of rapid growth and adoption of the technology.
Business Insider
Google's head of research on whether 'learn to code' is still good advice in the age of AI
Google VP and Head of Research Yossi Matias said learning to code remains 'as important as ever' despite a changing tech landscape.
Reuters
Trump expected to shift course on antitrust, stop Google breakup
Donald Trump will likely dial back some of the antitrust policies pursued under the administration of President Joe Biden, potentially including a bid to...
Reuters
United States renews calls for Italy to scrap its web tax, sources say
The United States has recently renewed calls for Italy to repeal its domestic web tax, people familiar with the matter told Reuters, saying the U.S.'...
Yahoo Finance
Alphabet Stock (GOOGL): Explosive Google Cloud Growth Mispriced by Wall Street
While Wall Street reacted positively to Alphabet's (GOOGL) Q3 results, I believe shares remain undervalued, presenting a compelling opportunity today.
Reuters
Google defeats lawsuit over gift card fraud
A federal judge dismissed a proposed class action lawsuit accusing Google of illegally profiting from Google Play gift card scams by refusing to refund...
Barron's
Google-Parent Alphabet’s Stock Climbs After Earnings. Here’s Why.
Alphabet reported third-quarter earnings and revenue that beat Wall Street estimates, sending the stock higher.
Reuters
Indonesia bans sales of Google phones days after blocking Apple's iPhone 16
Indonesia said it has banned sales of smartphones made by Alphabet's Google due to rules requiring the use of locally manufactured components, days after...
Reuters
Google brings AI answers to map applications
Alphabet's Google on Thursday announced a set of features that incorporated Gemini, its artificial intelligence chatbot, into its suite of mapping...
Fortune
Google cloud boosts Alphabet to double-digit revenue growth as CEO Pichai says AI investment is paying off
Google parent Alphabet topped Wall Street revenue targets on Tuesday in third-quarter financial results that showed strong growth in the company's core...