Alphabet plans to raise $80B for AI infrastructure buildout
Original: Alphabet plans to raise $80B to pay for AI buildout
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Massive funding round signals accelerating AI infrastructure race among tech giants
Google parent company Alphabet announced plans to raise $80 billion through stock sales to fund AI infrastructure expansion, including $10 billion from Berkshire Hathaway, citing demand exceeding supply for AI solutions.
Alphabet said Monday it will raise $80 billion through stock sales for 'general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures to scale AI infrastructure and global compute.' The plan includes selling $10 billion in stock to Berkshire Hathaway. The company stated it is experiencing strong demand for AI solutions from enterprises and consumers at levels exceeding available supply. CEO Sundar Pichai previously said Google expects to spend $180-190 billion on capex this year. Tech giants are expected to spend $700 billion collectively on AI capex in 2026. Alphabet described the stock plan as a way to fund investments while maintaining a healthy balance sheet.