Alphabet raised roughly $3.78 billion via Hong Kong- and Singapore-dollar bond sales, with strong order books and proceeds earmarked for general corporate purposes including possible debt repayment.
NHTSA opened a recall query into Waymo robotaxis following continued reports that the vehicles passed stopped school buses after a 2025 software recall.
Google acquired Crusoe’s data-center site in Southeast Wyoming after Crusoe completed site selection, approvals and a hybrid power plan with Tallgrass Energy.
A lawsuit claims a student planned to end her life after chatting with Google's AI, highlighting online-harm concerns for minors. The filing underscores potential safety gaps in consumer AI and could invite regulatory or legal scrutiny for Alphabet. Investors should monitor any safety-policy changes, settlement risks, and guidance on AI risk controls.
Alphabet’s Waymo will begin separating from Uber in Austin and Atlanta in January 2028, with Waymo offering robotaxi rides directly through its app while Uber may continue hosting Waymo rides if agreements remain. The shift, echoing prior reports, aims to improve rider experience by owning the customer relationship. Over time, this could strengthen Alphabet’s AV monetization and data advantages, though near-term stock reaction may be limited until nearer the 2028 timeline.