Alphabet's Massive Investment in AI Hardware

Alphabet has announced a US$185 billion investment in hardware dedicated to artificial intelligence. This strategic move is designed to address supply chain challenges and ensure a solid foundation of computing resources for its future projects.

The scale of the investment underscores the importance Alphabet places on AI and the need to have direct control over the underlying infrastructure. Such an approach mitigates the risks associated with reliance on external vendors and optimizes performance for specific workloads.

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