Alphabet, Google's parent company, has increased its 2026 capital expenditure plans to $205 billion, emphasizing its commitment to advancing artificial intelligence infrastructure.
The hike is part of its AI strategy
Jul 23, 2026
09:56 am
What's the storyGoogle's parent company, Alphabet, has announced a major increase in its capital expenditure plans for 2026.
The tech giant now plans to spend between $195 billion and $205 billion, up from the previous estimate of $180 billion-$190 billion.
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