Alphabet revenue rises amid AI push and staff turmoil

Company beat Wall Street expectations and posted a revenue of $80.5bn, up 15% since last year, after internal and external unrestGoogle’s push to integrate artificial intelligence into all of its offerings – both consumer-facing products like Google Docs and enterprise products – is boosting investors’ confidence. Google’s parent company, Alphabet, reported earnings that exceeded expectations Thursday. The company also issued its first ever dividend, buying back $70