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Google Thwarts First AI-Generated Zero-Day Exploit
Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) said Monday (May 11) that it identified and may have prevented the use of the first zero-day exploit developed with artificial intelligence.
Google Uncovers Hackers Using AI for Zero-Day Attack
Google cybersecurity researchers said in a Monday (May 11) report that they uncovered hackers using artificial intelligence to take advantage of so-called “zero-day” flaws.
Alphabet: Still The Pick Of The Bunch In Big Tech
Alphabet remains my top large-cap tech pick, reaffirmed by exceptional Q1 earnings and AI-driven momentum. Q1 highlights include 63% cloud revenue growth, 19% core search growth, and a 60% QoQ increase in Gemini model token processing. Despite elevated capex and a stretched P/E, I view valuation as a minor headwind given robust demand and growth runway.
Google Finance Continues AI-Focused Expansion With EU Launch
Google is launching Google Finance in Europe this week, part of an ongoing, AI-focused expansion. “This reimagined experience offers a suite of powerful capabilities designed to help you better understand the financial world,” the tech giant said in a blog post Monday (May 11).
Alphabet Could Pass Nvidia As World's Most Valuable Company
NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA | NVDA Price Prediction) could lose its crown as the world's most valuable company.
Alphabet: Buy Ahead Of A Strong Catalyst
Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) is poised for further upside, driven by robust AI innovation and upcoming catalysts at the May I/O event. GOOG's Q1 2026 saw GCP revenue up 63% YoY and operating margin surge to 32.9%, outpacing Azure and surprising analysts. AI advancements, proprietary TPU hardware, and deepening verticalization are strengthening Google's competitive moat and earnings visibility.
Alphabet plans first Yen bond sale to help fund AI expansion
Alphabet (GOOGL) plans to issue Japanese yen-denominated bonds for the first time as the technology giant seeks additional funding for its rapidly expanding artificial intelligence infrastructure ambitions. According to a filing on Monday, the Google parent company intends to launch the bond offering in Japan, although it did not disclose the size of the issuance.
Alphabet considers first yen bond sale to fund AI goals
Alphabet plans to sell Japanese yen-denominated bonds for the first time, it disclosed in a filing on Monday, as technology giants tap debt markets to fund artificial intelligence infrastructure deployments.
Alphabet's 160% rally in a year reflects value of owning 'most of the stack' in AI
Alphabet briefly surpassed Nvidia by market cap in after-hours trading this week. Wall Street is increasingly bullish on the company's ability to win in AI at various levels, whether it's in the battle for the top model or at the cloud infrastructure layer.
How Waymo's Driverless Strategy Compares to Tesla's
Srikanth Thirumalai, vice president of onboard software at Waymo, explains the company's full-stack approach drive simulator, its safety-critique, and how it stacks up against Tesla's strategy. He speaks to Bloomberg's Tom Mackenzie.
How Waymo Builds Self-Driving Cars
Srikanth Thirumalai, vice president of onboard software at Waymo, breaks down the company's approach to autonomous cars. He speaks to Bloomberg's Tom Mackenzie.
Google AI Automates Ad Bidding and Budget Pacing
Google has unveiled some soon-to-be-released artificial intelligence (AI)-powered bidding and budgeting tools for Search and Shopping. “By pairing smarter bidding strategies with flexible budgets, you can capture high-value opportunities without the manual heavy lifting,” Josh Braverman, group product manager, Google Ads, wrote in a Thursday (May 7) blog post announcing the tools.
