Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company, continues to thrive with a steady Q2 growth driven by its AI innovations. Despite fears among online publishers over traffic declines, Google's new AI feature, introduced in May, generates conversational responses to search queries, ensuring the company's enduring appeal to advertisers.
Key Figures:
- Alphabet's Q2 revenue rose 14% YoY to $84.74 billion.
- Net income soared 29% to $23.62 billion, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth.
Cloud and AI Advances:
- Google Cloud hit a milestone, surpassing $10 billion in quarterly revenue.
- CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted the ongoing AI advancements, underscoring the technology’s transformative potential.
Despite the positive financials, Alphabet's stock remained stable post-report. Anticipation also builds as a federal judge's decision in a major antitrust case looms.
Note: Google's attempt to acquire Wiz, a cybersecurity company, for $23 billion fell through, and it decided to maintain user control over third-party cookies in Chrome.