Google's Bold Moves: $9B Oklahoma Investment, AI Education Push, and a Chrome Acquisition Twist Amidst DOJ Scrutiny

As of last week, Google A (GOOGL) experienced a two-day rally, increasing by 0.47%, with a two-day surge of 0.96%. Over the past week, the stock rose 1.23% and achieved a year-to-date growth of 7.95%. The latest market capitalization stands at $2.47 trillion.

On August 15, 2025, Google A, an interactive media and services company, registered a trading volume of $7.156 billion, ranking 11th in the day's US stock market. This volume reflected a 39.65% increase from the previous day, with a total of 34.93 million shares traded.

Recently, Google announced a significant investment in its future, planning to inject $9 billion into Oklahoma over the next two years to bolster its cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure. As part of this initiative, a new data center campus will be constructed in Stillwater, and existing facilities in Pryor will be expanded. This move also includes funding for educational and workforce development projects in the area.

Google revealed an innovative educational program involving Oklahoma University and Oklahoma State University, which provides students with free professional certificates and AI training. This aligns with Google’s broader $1 billion educational commitment across the US, specifically aiming to enhance AI education.

On another front, an intriguing development occurred with Perplexity AI, an AI startup that proposed a $34.5 billion acquisition of Google’s Chrome browser, just a week ahead of the 20th anniversary of Google’s IPO. Although analysts remain skeptical about the acquisition feasibility, this move marks a significant point in the dialogue surrounding Google's monopolistic presence in its core search market.

The US Department of Justice has been considering major divestment actions against Google, following a ruling that deemed Google monopolistic. These legal challenges could result in Chrome's separation from Google, impacting Google’s business strategy significantly. Google's Chief Legal Officer, Kent Walker, has expressed concerns over government intervention, suggesting it could hamper America's economic and technological leadership.

Simultaneously, analysts are evaluating Google's various business segments, exploring potential benefits of forced strategic shifts. Google’s cloud division, a notable growth engine despite ranking third behind Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure, achieved profitability with an operating income of $2.8 billion in Q2 2025 from $13.6 billion in revenue.

In the realm of autonomous vehicles, Google's Waymo division represents another focal point. Waymo operates the largest autonomous taxi fleet in the US, amassing over 100 million miles driven. Current valuations place Waymo at substantial figures, with speculative estimates reaching $200 billion by analysts such as DA Davidson, reflecting optimistic projections of its technological advancements and market positioning.

Meanwhile, YouTube, Google’s powerhouse platform for video streaming, presents a varied analytical landscape in terms of valuation, with figures from various analysts ranging widely. It continues to assert its dominance, recently surpassing Netflix as the leading platform for viewer engagement.