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GOOGL Rises 79% in a Year on AI Push: Will the Rally Continue in 2026?
Alphabet's 78.9% stock surge rides its AI momentum, but cloud constraints and rich valuation may test gains ahead.
Google to launch AI-powered smart glasses in 2026
Google plans to release multiple AI-powered smart glasses in 2026, marking the company's renewed push into augmented reality and wearable technology. The initiative, first announced in May 2025 with a $150 million investment, involves collaborations with eyewear brands including Warby Parker, Samsung, and Gentle Monster.
Here's Why Alphabet (GOOGL) is a Strong Growth Stock
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Google's AI Tools Face EU Antitrust Investigation
Google is facing an antitrust investigation in Europe tied to its artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The European Commission (EC) announced Tuesday (Dec. 9) that it is looking into whether Google had hindered competition by imposing unfair conditions on content creators, and by giving its own AI model an edge over competitors.
SF mayor's downtown revival project has reeled in $60 million from Google, OpenAI and others
San Francisco's Downtown Development Corporation announced over $60 million in early commitments from donors including Google and OpenAI. The group was launched in April by Mayor Daniel Lurie, and the funds will help support his Heart of the City initiative, which prioritizes street safety and cleanliness, small business support and more.
If Alphabet Has Won, This Is The Consequence For Amazon
Alphabet may have won the AI interface, but that doesn't make Amazon a loser — its strategy is to own the infrastructure where every model runs, not the chatbox consumers see. Amazon's $100B+ capex wave is misunderstood: it's building data centers, chips, and logistics that will power the next decade of AI demand, even if FCF goes to zero near term. Alphabet controls attention; Amazon controls usage. This article explores why these strategies differ, how they collide, and why Amazon's valuation looks “wrong” during capex cycles.
How Art Is Driving Waymo's Feel-Good Branding
A tech giant has teamed up with local artists, adding vibrant colors and quirky characters in an effort to humanize its futuristic ride.
Indian AI royalty proposal targets data practices of OpenAI, Google
An Indian government panel has proposed requiring AI companies to pay content creators a share of revenue for using their work to train models, a setback for companies such as OpenAI and Google that back free access to publicly available data.
European Commission opens another antitrust investigation into Google. This time it's AI.
Google has been accused of anti-competitive practices in its AI conduct. Last time it cost $3bn
EU launches antitrust probe into Google's data use for AI
The EU announced Tuesday it had opened a probe to assess whether Google breached antitrust rules by using content put online by media and other publishers to train and provide AI services without appropriate compensation.
EU Opens Antitrust Probe into Alphabet's Google Over AI Use
The European Commission said it is looking into whether Google is distorting competition by imposing unfair terms and conditions on publishers and content creators.
Google hit with EU antitrust investigation over use of online content for AI
It's the latest in a string of actions the European Commission has taken against U.S. big tech companies.
