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Alphabet to sell $80bn in stock to fund AI spending spree

Alphabet to sell $80bn in stock to fund AI spending spree

Alphabet Plans $80 Billion Stock Sale to Finance AI Expansion

The tech giant is executing the largest equity fundraising in history, a move designed to support its aggressive investment in artificial intelligence. As part of this massive capital raise, the company has secured a $10 billion private placement from Berkshire Hathaway.


Source: Financial Times Generated at: 2026-06-01 23:22:03 UTC

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