Google opens AI Mode to ads in India as Alphabet's profit slides 25%
Google will run labelled 'Sponsored' ads inside AI Mode in 10 markets including India, after Alphabet's September quarter missed estimates. Revenue rose 25% to $127.6 billion but net profit fell 25% and free cash flow stayed negative. The stock dropped 10% after hours.
Google's $15-billion AI hub in Visakhapatnam to power Indian-language tools
Google's planned $15-billion artificial intelligence hub in Visakhapatnam will help scale AI applications across India, from healthcare screening to Indian-language tools, while serving the company's own products and outside cloud customers, a senior Google executive has said. The first phase is due to open in 2028.