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Google's (NASDAQ: GOOGL) earnings valuation may not be as high as that of some of its competitors, but like other large tech companies, it is dealing with challenges that could significantly impact its performance.

In addition to looking at analysts' predictions for Alphabet's (GOOGL) overall revenue and profit, it's important to assess forecasts for some of its main metrics. This will help us understand how the company may have performed in the quarter that ended in December 2024.

During the chaotic market on Monday, following the launch of DeepSeek, a new Chinese AI model, Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) investors might find some positive news when they check their updates.

A Chinese AI lab has caused concern in Silicon Valley by launching advanced AI models that are more affordable and require less powerful chips compared to those from major U.S. AI companies.

Artificial intelligence (AI) covers a wide range of technologies. You might know about generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google's Gemini.

Google and YouTube are giving $15 million to help the Los Angeles community and content creators affected by wildfires, as announced by YouTube CEO Neal Mohan in a blog post on Wednesday. Once it is safe to reopen their LA offices, affected creators will have access to YouTube's production facilities to help them recover and rebuild their businesses.

The way business is conducted has evolved, with more transactions, marketing, and sales happening in the digital economy. The traditional method of door-to-door sales is mostly outdated, except for specific services like power-washing or solar panel installation, which have their own challenges in terms of efficiency and growth.

Generative AI has provided hackers with a method to automate the creation of emails that may assist them in breaching corporate systems. This year, Abnormal Security, a company that uses generative AI to identify and prevent these email threats, achieved a valuation of $5 billion.

On December 10, Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) experienced a rise in its shares by more than 5%, which is the biggest increase in one day since April 2024.