Alphabet Soars 5.77% on AI Milestones, Revenue Surge

2025年4月25日, Alphabet rise 5.77% in pre-market

Alphabet's recent financial report for the first quarter of 2025 revealed that its AI Overview feature has surpassed 1.5 billion monthly active users. This significant milestone underscores the feature's rapid expansion and its ability to provide information for a wider range of search queries, including the integration of advertisements to compete with other AI search tools like ChatGPT Search and Perplexity.

In addition to AI Overview, Google has introduced several new features this quarter, including the experimental AI model Gemini 2.5 Pro, the ability to create AI podcasts using the Gemini Deep Research tool, and new capabilities in Google Maps that allow users to plan trips using screenshots. These innovations highlight Google's commitment to leveraging AI technology to enhance user experience.

Google also announced plans to replace Google Assistant on mobile devices with Gemini in the coming months, extending this change to tablets, cars, and connected devices like earbuds and smartwatches. This move is aimed at improving user experience by fully utilizing the latest AI advancements.

On the hardware front, Google launched the Pixel 9A phone, which was delayed until April 10 due to component quality issues. Despite this setback, the company reported a 12% year-over-year increase in revenue to $90.23 billion, driven by its subscription services, which now exceed 270 million users, primarily due to YouTube and Google One.

However, Google faces a significant challenge with the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit, which has labeled the company a monopolist in the search market. This legal battle adds uncertainty to Google's future growth prospects, as it navigates the complexities of regulatory pressure while continuing to innovate.