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Elon Musk X Wins Appeal, Australians Can View Charlie Kirk Shooting Footage

Elon Musk X Wins Appeal, Australians Can View Charlie Kirk Shooting Footage

Elon Musk X Wins Appeal, Australians Can View Charlie Kirk Shooting Footage

December 17, 2025

Tech Giants Boost AI Investments Amid Soaring Market and Fierce Competition The world’s leading Tech companies are dramatically ramping up their investments in artificial intelligence as they race to capture the rewards of an AI-driven boom that has pushed global markets to record levels. Recent earnings reports from Meta, Alphabet, and Microsoft revealed the enormous scale of spending being poured into AI, from data centers and chip infrastructure to software development and cloud innovation. Despite lingering questions about when these massive outlays will deliver measurable returns, the enthusiasm from investors and executives remains strong. Meta announced that its capital expenditures for 2025 are expected to range between $70 billion and $72 billion, an increase from earlier projections of $66 billion to $72 billion. The company also indicated that its spending for 2026 will be significantly higher, highlighting its commitment to competing with other leading players in the AI field, including OpenAI. Chief executive Mark Zuckerberg emphasized during an analyst call that accelerating investment is the right strategic move for Meta. He pointed out that AI offers immense potential, both for creating new products and optimizing the company’s existing business model centered on advertising and content distribution. Alphabet, the parent company of Google and YouTube, also raised its capital expenditure forecast for this year to a range between $91 billion and $93 billion, up sharply from its earlier estimate of $85 billion during the summer. That projection nearly doubles what the company spent in 2024, reflecting its ambition to expand its dominance in the Tech and AI markets. Meanwhile, Microsoft reported capital expenditures of $34.9 billion in the quarter ending 30 September, primarily allocated to data centers and infrastructure supporting its AI services. This figure exceeded analysts’ expectations and represented a steep jump from $24 billion in the previous quarter. Chief executive Satya Nadella stated that Microsoft continues to expand its investments in both AI technology and human talent to capitalize on the enormous opportunities ahead. He noted that the company’s cloud platform, Azure, and its growing suite of AI-powered tools are already having a significant real-world impact across industries. The surge in AI investment has fueled investor confidence, helping Meta, Alphabet, and Microsoft outperform the broader S&P 500 index in recent months. However, analysts remain watchful to see if these heavy expenditures will soon translate into tangible business results. According to Aditya Bhave, senior US economist at Bank of America, the US economy’s recent resilience has been largely supported by consumer spending and corporate investment in AI. He suggested that continued strength in AI-related Tech spending would be a positive indicator for economic growth. Meta’s latest earnings showed a rise in quarterly revenue but a steep drop in profit—down 83 percent year over year to $2.7 billion—due to a one-time tax expense. In contrast, Microsoft’s profits climbed 12 percent to $27.7 billion, while Alphabet reported a 33 percent increase, reaching approximately $35 billion.

Tech Giants Boost AI Investments Amid Soaring Market and Fierce Competition The world’s leading Tech companies are dramatically ramping up their investments in artificial intelligence as they race to capture the rewards of an AI-driven boom that has pushed global markets to record levels. Recent earnings reports from Meta, Alphabet, and Microsoft revealed the enormous scale of spending being poured into AI, from data centers and chip infrastructure to software development and cloud innovation. Despite lingering questions about when these massive outlays will deliver measurable returns, the enthusiasm from investors and executives remains strong. Meta announced that its capital expenditures for 2025 are expected to range between $70 billion and $72 billion, an increase from earlier projections of $66 billion to $72 billion. The company also indicated that its spending for 2026 will be significantly higher, highlighting its commitment to competing with other leading players in the AI field, including OpenAI. Chief executive Mark Zuckerberg emphasized during an analyst call that accelerating investment is the right strategic move for Meta. He pointed out that AI offers immense potential, both for creating new products and optimizing the company’s existing business model centered on advertising and content distribution. Alphabet, the parent company of Google and YouTube, also raised its capital expenditure forecast for this year to a range between $91 billion and $93 billion, up sharply from its earlier estimate of $85 billion during the summer. That projection nearly doubles what the company spent in 2024, reflecting its ambition to expand its dominance in the Tech and AI markets. Meanwhile, Microsoft reported capital expenditures of $34.9 billion in the quarter ending 30 September, primarily allocated to data centers and infrastructure supporting its AI services. This figure exceeded analysts’ expectations and represented a steep jump from $24 billion in the previous quarter. Chief executive Satya Nadella stated that Microsoft continues to expand its investments in both AI technology and human talent to capitalize on the enormous opportunities ahead. He noted that the company’s cloud platform, Azure, and its growing suite of AI-powered tools are already having a significant real-world impact across industries. The surge in AI investment has fueled investor confidence, helping Meta, Alphabet, and Microsoft outperform the broader S&P 500 index in recent months. However, analysts remain watchful to see if these heavy expenditures will soon translate into tangible business results. According to Aditya Bhave, senior US economist at Bank of America, the US economy’s recent resilience has been largely supported by consumer spending and corporate investment in AI. He suggested that continued strength in AI-related Tech spending would be a positive indicator for economic growth. Meta’s latest earnings showed a rise in quarterly revenue but a steep drop in profit—down 83 percent year over year to $2.7 billion—due to a one-time tax expense. In contrast, Microsoft’s profits climbed 12 percent to $27.7 billion, while Alphabet reported a 33 percent increase, reaching approximately $35 billion.

Tech Giants Pour Billions Into AI to Seize Industry Dominance

October 30, 2025

Trump Orders Nuclear Testing to Match Russia and China Programs

Trump Orders Nuclear Testing to Match Russia and China Programs

Donald Trump Orders Nuclear Testing to Match Russia and China Programs

October 30, 2025

2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for Quantum Tunneling Breakthroughs

2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for Quantum Tunneling Breakthroughs

2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for Quantum Tunneling Breakthroughs

October 7, 2025

School Security Tech Faces Scrutiny Amid Rising Violence and Mixed Results

School Security Tech Faces Scrutiny Amid Rising Violence and Mixed Results

School Security Tech Faces Scrutiny Amid Rising Violence and Mixed Results

September 24, 2025

Atlantic Hurricane Activity Intensifies with Multiple Systems Under Watch

Atlantic Hurricane Activity Intensifies with Multiple Systems Under Watch

Atlantic Hurricane Activity Intensifies with Multiple Systems Under Watch

September 23, 2025

US, China strike Madrid framework deal resolving TikTok regulatory concerns

US, China strike Madrid framework deal resolving TikTok regulatory concerns

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US, China strike Madrid framework deal resolving TikTok regulatory concerns

September 15, 2025

China probes U.S. chip trade practices ahead of Madrid talks

China probes U.S. chip trade practices ahead of Madrid talks

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China probes U.S. chip trade practices ahead of Madrid talks

September 14, 2025

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Kim Kardashian Shows Off Deep Cleavage In Plunging Top & Mini

September 12, 2025

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We Found the Sexiest Lingerie on the Internet

September 12, 2025