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Waymo raises $16 billion to fund global expansion — Static01.nyt.com

Waymo raises $16 billion to fund global expansion

Waymo, the self-driving taxi company owned by Alphabet, said on Monday that it had raised $16 billion to fuel plans for global expansion and that the funding round valued the company at about $126 billion, according to the announcement. The round was led by Dragoneer Investment Group, DST Global and

Investors warned over AI bubble risks to pensions, ISAs and wider markets — I.guim.co.uk

Investors warned over AI bubble risks to pensions, ISAs and wider markets

The new year has started as 2025 ended with share prices booming amid warnings that rapid gains in technology stocks may reflect an "AI bubble", voices including the governor of the Bank of England and the head of Alphabet have said. Analysts say bubbles are hard to predict:

Meta proposes ad-light option for EU users amid DMA scrutiny — Cdn.arstechnica.net

Meta proposes ad-light option for EU users amid DMA scrutiny

Meta has proposed an ad‑light choice for users in the European Union as it responds to scrutiny from the bloc’s regulators, the company said. “We acknowledge the European Commission’s statement,” Meta added. Meta argued that “Personalized ads are vital for Europe’s economy,” framing the move in

Waymo robotaxis are ferrying children and teens across Los Angeles — Static01.nyt.com

Waymo robotaxis are ferrying children and teens across Los Angeles

Driverless Waymo taxis are increasingly being used to transport children and teenagers in Los Angeles, where families say the cars help manage complicated schedules and act as a substitute for harried parents. Waymo began service in Los Angeles in 2024 and now operates roughly 700 cars across about 120 square

Alphabet posts strongest Wall Street year since 2009 as AI gains drive rally — Image.cnbcfm.com

Alphabet posts strongest Wall Street year since 2009 as AI gains drive rally

Alphabet closed out 2025 with its best performance on Wall Street since 2009, with shares up about 65% for the year. The stock hit a low in April amid trade-tariff worries, then climbed more than 100% from that trough and was the biggest gainer among the eight tech companies valued