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EPISODE · Jun 2, 2026 · 12 MIN

Why does Alphabet Need $80 Billion for AI?

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In this episode, we explore Alphabet's ambitious plan to raise $80 billion for AI development, including a major investment from Berkshire Hathaway. We also discuss Trump's recent executive order on AI regulation, GitHub's controversial pricing changes, and the shifting landscape of AI hardware investments.Chapters00:00 Introduction02:02 Alphabet's $80 Billion Raise04:01 Trump's AI Executive Order05:46 GitHub Copilot Pricing Issues07:42 Opal's Pivot to AI Hardware09:49 Uber Caps AI Spending Show LinksGet the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiHow I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustleGet the AI Chat Daily Newsletter: https://www.aichatdaily.com/newsletter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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