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The European Commission has ordered Google to share anonymised search data with rival search engines and AI chatbots from January 2027, and to open 11 Android features to competing AI assistants by July 2027.
The Pentagon has cleared OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia, xAI, and startup Reflection to provide AI tools for classified use, while dropping Anthropic over a supply-chain risk designation.
Meta shares dropped nearly 10% following its earnings release, while Alphabet's Google stock surged sharply in the same reporting period. The split signals differing investor confidence in how each company is managing its ad business and AI investments.
Alphabet reported a sharp rise in first-quarter profit, fueled by its AI investments across Google's products and cloud services. The strong results pushed Alphabet's stock to new highs, signaling broad investor confidence in its AI-driven growth strategy.
Google has agreed to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, expanding an existing partnership with the Claude AI maker. The deal makes Google one of Anthropic's largest backers while the search giant also competes with Anthropic's models through its own Gemini platform. The move mirrors Microsoft's deep investment in
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation for a Google hyperscale AI data centre in Visakhapatnam worth ₹1.35 lakh crore. The 1-Gigawatt facility on 601.4 acres at Tarluvada is one of India's largest single FDI projects. It is part of Google's $15 billion commitment to the state.
Google broke ground on a $15 billion AI data center campus in Visakhapatnam, India, its largest such facility outside the US. The gigawatt-scale hub will power services like Gemini and Google Search, and also serve as a new submarine cable landing point linking India to Singapore. The project was first announced in
Google has signed a classified AI contract with the US Pentagon, The Information reports. The deal's financial terms and scope are undisclosed due to its classified status. It marks a significant shift for Google, which stepped back from Pentagon AI work in 2018 after internal employee protests.
Google plans to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, the AI company behind the Claude models. The deal would be one of the largest corporate AI investments ever and deepens Google's position against Microsoft-backed OpenAI. Anthropic already runs its models on Google Cloud, giving Google a dual financial and
Google will invest at least $10 billion in Anthropic, potentially rising to $40 billion based on performance targets. The deal follows Amazon's $5 billion investment made just days earlier, with both agreements valuing Anthropic at $350 billion. Two of the biggest cloud players are now competing to deepen ties with the
Google and Marvell are in talks to collaborate on AI chip development as hyperscalers accelerate efforts to reduce reliance on Nvidia. A formal partnership would expand Marvell's custom ASIC business while giving Google additional silicon options for AI workloads. No deal terms or timeline have been disclosed.
The European Commission proposed on April 16 that Google share anonymised search data, including queries, clicks, and rankings, with rival search engines and AI services under the Digital Markets Act. The move could structurally weaken Google's search moat as AI and search converge, with pricing capped at incremental
Google is in active discussions with the Pentagon over a classified AI contract, per The Information. A deal would deepen Google's defense ties after years of deliberate distance following the 2018 Project Maven controversy. No financial terms or timeline have been disclosed.
The Gujarat High Court issued notices to Meta, X, and Google over a PIL seeking restrictions on AI misuse, citing government-reported non-compliance with lawful notices. The case adds judicial pressure on major tech platforms operating in India at a moment when the country lacks comprehensive AI-specific regulation. Fo
Time magazine included Google CEO Sundar Pichai, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan, and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei in its Most Influential People 2026 list. The recognition elevates the public profile of key AI and platform executives at a moment of intense competitive and regulatory scrutiny across the sector.
Analysts cut price targets on Amazon, Meta, and Google as Iran war uncertainty raises concern about advertiser budgets and enterprise cloud spending. Ad-dependent revenue models at Meta and Google face direct exposure if brands reduce digital marketing spend during a sustained conflict period.
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The European Commission has ordered Google to share anonymised search data with rival search engines and AI chatbots from January 2027, and to open 11 Android features to competing AI assistants by July 2027.
1mo ago · 4 min · Policy & Government
The Pentagon has cleared OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia, xAI, and startup Reflection to provide AI tools for classified use, while dropping Anthropic over a supply-chain risk designation.
3mo ago · 2 min · Technology
Meta shares dropped nearly 10% following its earnings release, while Alphabet's Google stock surged sharply in the same reporting period. The split signals differing investor confidence in how each company is managing its ad business and AI investments.
4mo ago · 1 min · Markets
Alphabet reported a sharp rise in first-quarter profit, fueled by its AI investments across Google's products and cloud services. The strong results pushed Alphabet's stock to new highs, signaling broad investor confidence in its AI-driven growth strategy.
4mo ago · 1 min · Markets
Google has agreed to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, expanding an existing partnership with the Claude AI maker. The deal makes Google one of Anthropic's largest backers while the search giant also competes with Anthropic's models through its own Gemini platform. The move mirrors Microsoft's deep investment in
4mo ago · 1 min · Technology
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation for a Google hyperscale AI data centre in Visakhapatnam worth ₹1.35 lakh crore. The 1-Gigawatt facility on 601.4 acres at Tarluvada is one of India's largest single FDI projects. It is part of Google's $15 billion commitment to the state.
4mo ago · 1 min · Technology
Google broke ground on a $15 billion AI data center campus in Visakhapatnam, India, its largest such facility outside the US. The gigawatt-scale hub will power services like Gemini and Google Search, and also serve as a new submarine cable landing point linking India to Singapore. The project was first announced in
4mo ago · 1 min · Technology
Google has signed a classified AI contract with the US Pentagon, The Information reports. The deal's financial terms and scope are undisclosed due to its classified status. It marks a significant shift for Google, which stepped back from Pentagon AI work in 2018 after internal employee protests.
4mo ago · 1 min · Technology
Google plans to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, the AI company behind the Claude models. The deal would be one of the largest corporate AI investments ever and deepens Google's position against Microsoft-backed OpenAI. Anthropic already runs its models on Google Cloud, giving Google a dual financial and
4mo ago · 1 min · Technology
Google will invest at least $10 billion in Anthropic, potentially rising to $40 billion based on performance targets. The deal follows Amazon's $5 billion investment made just days earlier, with both agreements valuing Anthropic at $350 billion. Two of the biggest cloud players are now competing to deepen ties with the
4mo ago · 1 min · Technology
Google and Marvell are in talks to collaborate on AI chip development as hyperscalers accelerate efforts to reduce reliance on Nvidia. A formal partnership would expand Marvell's custom ASIC business while giving Google additional silicon options for AI workloads. No deal terms or timeline have been disclosed.
4mo ago · 1 min · Technology
The European Commission proposed on April 16 that Google share anonymised search data, including queries, clicks, and rankings, with rival search engines and AI services under the Digital Markets Act. The move could structurally weaken Google's search moat as AI and search converge, with pricing capped at incremental
4mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
Google is in active discussions with the Pentagon over a classified AI contract, per The Information. A deal would deepen Google's defense ties after years of deliberate distance following the 2018 Project Maven controversy. No financial terms or timeline have been disclosed.
4mo ago · 1 min · Technology
The Gujarat High Court issued notices to Meta, X, and Google over a PIL seeking restrictions on AI misuse, citing government-reported non-compliance with lawful notices. The case adds judicial pressure on major tech platforms operating in India at a moment when the country lacks comprehensive AI-specific regulation. Fo
4mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government
Time magazine included Google CEO Sundar Pichai, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan, and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei in its Most Influential People 2026 list. The recognition elevates the public profile of key AI and platform executives at a moment of intense competitive and regulatory scrutiny across the sector.
4mo ago · 1 min · Technology
Analysts cut price targets on Amazon, Meta, and Google as Iran war uncertainty raises concern about advertiser budgets and enterprise cloud spending. Ad-dependent revenue models at Meta and Google face direct exposure if brands reduce digital marketing spend during a sustained conflict period.
4mo ago · 1 min · Markets
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