Alphabet

Every AIbrief event involving Alphabet, in order.

1. August 13, 2026 · Policy · 1 source

   Demis Hassabis reportedly pitched a new AI oversight body to lab leaders and Trump officials

   The Wall Street Journal reports that Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis discussed creating a new AI oversight entity with leaders of other AI labs and with Trump administration officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The report describes a policy proposal under consideration ahead of a broader government shake-up, rather than a finalized rule or formally launched institution.

2. June 3, 2026 · Funding · Developing over 3 days · 1 source

   Alphabet raises $85 billion to expand Google’s AI infrastructure

   TechCrunch reports that Alphabet completed an $85 billion stock sale tied to funding Google’s AI business and infrastructure expansion. The financing is framed around surging demand for Google’s AI products and services, with the new report describing the raise as larger and apparently completed rather than previously planned.