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Alphabet to Invest $185B in AI Expansion Amid Growth

3/7/2026

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  • Alphabet Inc. plans to invest $175–$185 billion in capital expenditures to expand AI compute capacity.
  • Alphabet's cloud revenue rose 48% to $17.7 billion in Q4, with a $240 billion backlog.
  • NVIDIA Corporation's data center revenue rose 75% to $62.3 billion, but the company faces cyclical demand risks.
  • Alphabet's diversified business and lower valuation may offer a better investment.
  • Both companies are racing to build AI infrastructure for the future.