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Big Things9 big things: The FTC won’t let tech be
February 15, 2020Questions for Google, Amazon and other tech titans join ‘Parasite,’ a failed presidential pursuit and startup shutdowns in our recap of the weekArticle
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M&ABig tech keeps up acquisitions amid antitrust probes
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Big Things9 big things: The end of the beginning at Google
December 7, 2019The departures of Larry Page and Sergey Brin join bad news for two VC darlings, a bidding war, and a record IPO in our recap of the week.Article
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Big Things12 big things: Spooky startups at a distance
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PlayBook 3Q 2019Do not pass go: Regulating Big Tech would risk dismantling startup exit routes
September 25, 2019The world’s largest tech companies have recently come under increased scrutiny amid antitrust concerns. But breaking up Big Tech could have unpredictable effects on the startups that regulators would be aiming to protect.Article
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AIWhy AI is making tech giants like Google and Amazon even harder to beat
June 10, 2019It’s clear that AI is no longer a nascent prototype tech of the future. It’s being industrialized and commercialized at a massive scale, impacting billions of people at the behest of the world’s biggest companies.Article
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GoogleA $2.6B takeover of Looker shows Google’s head is in the cloud
June 5, 2019Google has agreed to purchase business intelligence analytics platform provider Looker for $2.6 billion, marking its biggest acquisition in five years.Article
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AcceleratorsYou spin me right round: Mapping Google Launchpad’s global reach
November 13, 2018Google’s Launchpad program has helped startups worldwide tackle AI & machine learning problems. Here’s where the accelerator has invested around the world.Article
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AcceleratorsQ&A: Google Launchpad’s Kevin O’Toole on the initiative’s mission
November 13, 2018Google’s Launchpad program matches startups with in-house AI & machine learning experts. We spoke to Kevin O’Toole, head of international growth and research for the initiative, to learn more.Article
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Venture CapitalSinking their teeth in: The M&A activity of the FAANGs
October 29, 2017Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Google are worth a combined $2.7 trillion. No wonder they terrify their competitors and regulators alike.Article
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Private EquityBig tech stocks soar to record highs
October 26, 2017The largest, most well-known technology stocks soared higher Friday on earnings. All are active M&A investors, raising hopes of further activity in areas like AI and self-driving.Article
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M&AAlphabet doubling down on Google hardware with Pixel 2 launch
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Venture CapitalGoogle’s new messaging app signals big opportunity for startups
September 20, 2016Google has announced the launch of Allo, a messaging service that integrates an AI assistant. Startups should take note, as it could be a sign of a huge opportunity.Article
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Venture CapitalAlphabet, Uber set to go head-to-head
August 29, 2016Alphabet SVP David Drummond stepping down from Uber’s board may signal a contentious future between the two companies.Article
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