Alphabet Doubles Down on AI Ambition With Record Bond Sale and Gemini Upgrade

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Alphabet moved decisively this week, tapping global debt markets for a gargantuan issuance while pushing a substantial upgrade to its Gemini 3 Deep Think model. The combined move sends a clear signal: Google intends to be at the forefront of the AI race. While demand for the bonds surged, market observers have raised questions about investor protection in the deal structure.

• Bond issuance: $31.51 billion worldwide
• Century bond: