Alphabet on the Rise: Google’s AI Overviews Surge to 1.5 Billion Users [India]

Author: Felix Yim | Source: BBN Times | Read the full article in English

Google has made a significant leap in its search technology with the introduction of AI Overviews, a feature that provides quick, AI-generated summaries at the top of search results. In just a short time, this innovative tool has grown from 500 million monthly users to an impressive 1.5 billion users across over 100 countries. The technology uses advanced AI models to directly answer user queries, making search results more efficient and user-friendly.

The company's financial performance reflects this technological advancement. Alphabet, Google's parent company, reported a strong first quarter in 2025, with revenues reaching $90.2 billion – a 14% increase from the previous year. However, the company is facing some challenges, including potential disruptions from new trade policies and increased competition in the AI search market from companies like OpenAI and Microsoft.

Despite these challenges, Google is doubling down on its AI strategy. The company plans to invest $75 billion in capital expenditures, primarily focusing on AI infrastructure and research. This includes expanding data centers, developing advanced AI models, and exploring new technologies like multimodal AI that can process text, images, and video simultaneously. The goal is to maintain Google's leadership in the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence and search technology.

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