Alphabet Reports Record Cash Burn Amid Rising AI Investments

Alphabet reported a record cash burn of $5.9 billion in Q2 2026 as it ramps up spending on artificial intelligence, signaling broader financial strain across Big Tech firms. Despite strong growth from its cloud unit (82%), the company anticipates increased outlays and is expected to spend an additional $15 billion this year.

By Aditya Soni and Deborah Mary Sophia Thu, July 23, 2026 at 3:05 PM GMT+3 4 min read · Yahoo Finance · July 23, 2026, 12:05 UTC

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Topics: AI spending Big Tech financials cash burn

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