Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company, reported significant growth due to its focus on artificial intelligence (AI). In the first quarter, Alphabet earned $62.6 billion, an 81% increase from the previous year, with revenue rising 22% to $109.9 billion. This exceeded analyst expectations, boosting Alphabet’s stock by over 6% in extended trading. The company’s market value has more than doubled to $4.2 trillion in a year, potentially reaching $4.5 trillion. Unlike other tech giants like Microsoft and Meta, Alphabet’s AI investments, particularly in digital ads and its Cloud division, have paid off. Google Cloud’s revenue grew 63% to $20 billion, driven by AI-related deals. Despite concerns about overspending on AI, Alphabet plans to invest heavily in AI infrastructure, reflecting confidence in its strategy.
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Alphabet’s first-quarter profit soars as Google’s big AI bets help push stock to new highs
