Alphabet News - May 12, 2026
Anthropic nears $300M Stainless acquisition, strengthening its developer platform
Anthropic is in advanced discussions to acquire New York-based startup Stainless. The deal is valued at a minimum of $300 million. Stainless specializes in...
Google hires hundreds of engineers, intensifying enterprise AI competition with Microsoft
Google is hiring hundreds of forward deployed engineers to help business customers implement artificial intelligence products. This initiative aims to scale AI...
Google unveils Googlebook laptops, merging Android and ChromeOS for Gemini AI
Google announced a new category of premium laptops called Googlebook, scheduled for release this fall. Manufacturing partners for the new hardware include...
Waymo Recalls Nearly 3,800 Robotaxis Due to Software Flaw in Flood Detection
Alphabet's self-driving unit, Waymo, has issued a voluntary recall for 3,791 of its robotaxis due to a software issue that could cause the vehicles to drive...
YouTube Brokers Upfront Creator Deals, Rivaling Netflix and TikTok
YouTube is shifting its monetization strategy to help creators secure upfront sponsor funding. The company is pitching new shows from high-profile creators...
Alphabet Debuts First Yen Bond Sale, Fueling AI Growth
Alphabet Inc. is launching its first-ever yen-denominated bond offering. The debt issuance includes maturities of three and 15 years. The company aims to...
Google Previews Android 17 and Deeper Gemini Integration at 'Android Show' Event
Google hosts its pre-I/O "Android Show" today, May 12. This event previews updates for the main developer conference next week. Announcements focus on Android...
US Commerce Department Removes Details of AI Safety Pact With Google, Microsoft, and xAI
The U.S. Commerce Department has removed from its website the details of a May 5 agreement with Google, Microsoft, and xAI to test their artificial...