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Abbott and Google are partnering to integrate Abbott’s Lingo continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data into the Google Health app. This collaboration will empower Google’s AI-powered health coaching tools with personal glucose trends, offering users more personalized recommendations on nutrition, activity, and sleep. The integration aims to provide a holistic view of metabolic health and its connection to lifestyle.

Morgan Stanley is in advanced talks to finance a $15 billion debt package for Anthropic’s AI infrastructure project. The funds will support Nexus Data Centers’ development in Texas, addressing the critical need for specialized AI compute facilities. Google, a major Anthropic investor, is expected to backstop the debt issuance, deepening their strategic alliance. This deal underscores the massive capital expenditure required for AI infrastructure as the race for AI dominance accelerates.

European regulators fined Google 890 million euros for allegedly favoring its own services, a significant action under the EU’s Digital Markets Act. The fine aims to curb anticompetitive practices by dominant tech firms.

Reddit shares fell 8% following a report that the company is considering restricting Google’s AI data access. This comes amid concerns that Google’s AI Overviews are hurting publisher traffic, impacting Reddit’s existing $60 million annual deal with Google. Reddit is re-evaluating its partnerships, aiming to ensure they drive business value and recognize the unique worth of its data. The company, which also partners with OpenAI, recently exceeded earnings expectations, highlighting the financial importance of its data licensing. Investors await further insights in their Q2 earnings report.

Google has launched Gemini 3.6 Flash and 3.5 Flash-Lite, AI models designed to drastically cut latency and token costs for enterprise AI agents. Gemini 3.6 Flash optimizes coding and multimodal reasoning with reduced token output and improved benchmark scores. Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite targets high-volume, low-latency tasks, offering extreme cost-efficiency. A specialized variant, Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber, is available for government entities and partners for code vulnerability remediation. These models aim to enhance the economics and efficiency of deploying autonomous AI agents.

Alphabet’s stock rose 3% following reports of its new “Frozen v2” server chip. This specialized silicon integrates Gemini AI model architecture for increased efficiency, potentially offering six to ten times more tokens per power unit. Targeting 2028 deployment, it aims to address compute shortages. The chip prioritizes performance over flexibility, with no immediate mass production plans.

Google has invested in Proxima Fusion’s €411 million funding round to support Europe’s first commercial fusion power plant. The German company is developing stellarator technology, aiming for a demonstrator by the early 2030s. This significant investment highlights Google’s commitment to fusion as a future carbon-free energy source, despite acknowledging the considerable technical challenges ahead in commercializing the technology.

The European Court of Justice has upheld a €4.1 billion fine against Google for exploiting its dominance in the Android mobile operating system market. The court ruled that Google’s pre-installation agreements with manufacturers unfairly favored its own apps, stifling competition. This landmark decision reinforces the EU’s commitment to digital market fairness and could influence global tech regulation.

Alphabet is joining the Dow Jones Industrial Average, replacing Verizon. This move highlights the dominance of tech giants in shaping market narratives. Alphabet’s inclusion is partly due to its 20-to-1 stock split, making it more accessible for the price-weighted Dow. Despite recent challenges like executive departures and a stock offering, Alphabet’s strong AI position and vertical integration offer long-term potential, with current price levels potentially presenting an attractive entry point for investors.

Alphabet, Google’s parent company, will replace Verizon in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. This move highlights technology giants’ increasing dominance in the blue-chip index. Alphabet’s inclusion reflects its significant investments in AI, cloud computing, and digital advertising, solidifying the Dow’s exposure to these transformative trends. Despite recent stock volatility, Alphabet has shown resilience and sustained growth, underpinning its entry into the prestigious index.