Google reports strong growth driven by AI, Cloud [Video]

Google’s parent company Alphabet reported robust third-quarter results on Tuesday, with revenue climbing 15 percent year-over-year to $88.3 billion, powered by strong performance from its crucial advertising business and growth in cloud services.

The technology giant’s net income surged 34 percent to $26.3 billion, while earnings per share increased 37 percent to $2.12.

Operating margins expanded significantly, rising 4.5 percentage points to 32 percent, reflecting improved operational efficiency at one of the world’s biggest companies.

“Our commitment to innovation, as well as our long-term focus and investment in AI, are paying off with consumers and partners benefiting from our AI tools,” said CEO Sundar Pichai, referring to the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence.

The results showed that Google is holding its own despite worry that the search engine juggernaut has been caught short in the AI race.

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