Alphabet’s Stock Rises 0.73% Despite 14th-Ranked $4.22 Billion Trading Volume as $1 Billion AI Education Push Targets U.S. Campuses

Alphabet (GOOGL) closed 2025年8月6日 with a 0.73% gain, despite a 31.72% drop in daily trading volume to $4.22 billion, ranking 14th in market activity. The stock’s modest rise coincided with the announcement of a $1 billion, three-year initiative to provide AI training and tools to U.S. higher education institutions and nonprofits. Over 100 universities, including Texas A&M and the University of North Carolina, have joined the program, which offers funding, cloud computing credits, and free access to advanced AI tools like the Gemini chatbot for students. The initiative aims to expand to all accredited U.S. nonprofit colleges and is under discussion for international replication, according to senior executives.

Google’s move aligns with growing industry competition to embed AI tools in education, addressing both technological adoption and workforce readiness. The program includes free career certifications and a 12-month AI Pro subscription for students in select countries. While concerns about AI’s impact on academic integrity persist, the company has not encountered significant institutional resistance. Executives emphasized collaboration with universities to refine AI integration, with insights potentially shaping future product development. The initiative also positions Google to strengthen its market influence by familiarizing students with its AI ecosystem early in their academic careers.

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