AI Remains a Key Focus for Big Tech as Cloud Offerings Improve

US IT giants might herald the end of a nearly year-long downturn in their cloud operations.

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Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon.com, and Meta Platforms are all expected to report results this week and next.

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Their high valuations and the wider market rally they have fueled with their AI optimism will face a challenge.

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This year, the four firms have actively integrated AI into their offerings.

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Amazon and Alphabet are both expected to announce their lowest-ever growth in the cloud computing market.

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AI Remains a Key Focus for Big Tech as Cloud Offerings Improve

US IT giants might herald the end of a nearly year-long downturn in their cloud operations.

Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon.com, and Meta Platforms are all expected to report results this week and next.

Their high valuations and the wider market rally they have fueled with their AI optimism will face a challenge.

This year, the four firms have actively integrated AI into their offerings.

Amazon and Alphabet are both expected to announce their lowest-ever growth in the cloud computing market.

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