EP-211 Alphabet’s $75b Ai Bet 💰, Musk’s Cybersecurity Concerns 🔒, Softbank’s Semiconductor Moves 💽

i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for thursday, february 6th. explore the key tech stories of the day:

• alphabet's shares drop: a 7.2% decline followed the company's revenue miss and plans to invest $75 billion in ai infrastructure, surpassing expectations. alphabet aims to improve google services, google cloud, and google deepmind.
• cybersecurity breach: operatives linked to elon musk's doge team reportedly accessed sensitive u.s. government data, prompting investigations into security practices and clearances.
• tesla's legal battle: tesla faces a potential dismissal of a lawsuit regarding alleged copyright infringements for ai-generated 'blade runner' imagery.
• softbank's acquisition interest: softbank is considering a $6.5 billion acquisition of ampere, aligning with its strategic focus on arm-based chip designs.
• apple's regulatory challenges: apple shares dip by 1% amid reports that china may investigate its app store fees and policies, highlighting growing regulatory pressures.

that's all for today. we'll see you back here tomorrow!