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Alphabet Inc. is making a significant move in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector by increasing its capital expenditures to $75 billion in 2025, a 42% rise from previous estimates. This decision aligns with the company’s strategy to enhance its AI capabilities despite the emergence of cost-efficient AI models from Chinese startup DeepSeek, which has impacted the market, including Nvidia’s stock. Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai acknowledged DeepSeek’s achievements but emphasized Alphabet’s commitment to leveraging cheaper AI to boost service demand. The company anticipates that reducing the cost of AI usage will unlock numerous opportunities, driving extraordinary use cases and benefiting its vast user base.