
Alphabet hikes 2026 AI capex to $195-$205B, despite admitting supply limits and margin pressure
Google’s Q2 revenue hit $119.8B, but executives signaled they will spend harder on AI infrastructure than profits.
By Abdullah Al-Otaibi·· 4 min

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Google’s Q2 revenue hit $119.8B, but executives signaled they will spend harder on AI infrastructure than profits.

Second-quarter double-digit growth lands despite Gemini Pro release delays, while Alphabet bets $200bn on AI spending.

Alphabet’s AI bets are showing up in the numbers, changing how CFOs should underwrite cloud and AI capex.