Alphabet News - January 2026
Waymo Reportedly Raising ~$16 Billion at a $110 Billion Valuation
Alphabet's autonomous driving unit, Waymo, is reportedly working to raise approximately $16 billion in a new funding round that would value the company at...
Google Integrates Gemini AI Agents into Chrome for Autonomous Web Tasks
Google integrated new Gemini AI features into its Chrome browser. The update introduces 'Auto Browse,' an agentic AI. Powered by Gemini 3, this AI...
Waymo Robotaxi Strikes Child in Santa Monica, Prompting Federal Investigation
A Waymo self-driving vehicle struck and injured a child near an elementary school in Santa Monica on January 23. According to the Alphabet-owned company, the...
Google Chrome to Integrate Gemini and Autonomous AI Agent Features
Google is embedding its Gemini AI directly into the Chrome browser, introducing a sidebar assistant capable of summarizing webpages, comparing information...
EU Initiates Formal Proceedings Against Google Under Digital Markets Act
The European Commission launched two formal proceedings against Google. The goal is ensuring compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The first...
Alphabet's Gemini to Power Apple's Siri in Landmark AI Partnership
Alphabet partnered with Apple to integrate its Gemini AI models. Gemini will power a completely new version of Apple’s voice assistant, Siri. This strategic...
Google DeepMind Hires CEO and Top Engineers from Voice AI Startup Hume AI
Google's DeepMind unit has hired CEO Alan Cowen and several top engineers from the AI voice startup Hume AI. The move is part of a licensing deal for Hume AI's...