Can Alphabet’s $80 Billion Investment Help Google Stay Ahead of Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta in the AI Race?

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02 June, 2026, 11:35 pm
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Can Alphabet’s $80 Billion Investment Help Google Stay Ahead of Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta in the AI Race?

02 June, 2026, 11:35 pm
Last modified: 02 June, 2026, 11:37 pm

Alphabet, Google's parent company, is raising $80 billion through a major share sale to expand its AI infrastructure as demand for Gemini, cloud services, and data centres outpaces supply. In this video, we explain why Alphabet is selling shares, what the move means for the company and consumers, and how the AI race between Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta is reshaping the future of technology and investment.

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