Ukraine is developing a large language model using Google's open-weight Gemma framework, aiming to create an independent system for artificial intelligence operations amid rising demand across military and civilian sectors, the country's digital ministry and mobile operator Kyivstar said on Monday.
Alphabet's core risk is structural, not cyclical. Regulators worldwide are escalating pressure on the company's dominance in search, Android, and advertising.
Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) (GOOGL) is rated a Strong Buy, driven by robust AI momentum and a promising AI chips deal with Meta Platforms. Google's TPU chips position it as a viable Nvidia competitor, targeting a significant share of the AI data center market. Profitability and margins have improved, supporting a justified multiples expansion despite a P/E premium versus historical averages.
Berkshire Hathaway has been reducing its massive stake in Apple, and it recently bought Alphabet stock for the first time. Apple stock remains the largest position in the Berkshire Hathaway equity portfolio.
Gemini's true power comes from Alphabet's ecosystem, not model benchmarks. It strengthens Alphabet's defense during a significant shift in search behavior.
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) shares climbed 2.1% on Friday, November 28, 2025, as retail sentiment surged to 64 (bullish) while NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) sentiment dropped to 33 (bearish).
Netflix had won the streaming war long before investors noticed. I argue the same is already true in AI – and the winner is Alphabet. Everyone chases the “smartest chatbot,” but the real prize is who controls the pipes, the chips, and the screen you stare at. That's where Alphabet quietly pulled ahead. If AI becomes a commodity, most players get squeezed. Alphabet doesn't. Its full-stack, TPU-powered model lets it give AI away “for free” and still win big—for years.
Alphabet NASDAQ: GOOGL is not only outperforming the broader market in 2025, but it has also overtaken many of its Magnificent Seven peers and, more importantly, its closest AI competitors.
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