Bullish for Google
Waymo Custom AI Chip Development
Quiet
Little coverage in Google in the 7 days to 21 October.
Judged on the 7-day share of Google coverage to 21 October
Updated 21 October 2026
The bullish argument: Alphabet's development of custom AI chips for Waymo reduces reliance on third-party suppliers and enables tighter control of AI computing costs across multiple product lines
How attention has changed
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Rolling 3-day share · as of 21 Oct 2026
This measures attention in published coverage, not the likelihood of a price move.
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Recent coverage
Earlier coverage
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The Economic Times · Published 15 Sep 2026
MediaTek launches new mobile chip using TSMC's most advanced technology
In coverage record: 16 Sep 2026
“Alphabet, a long-term MediaTek partner in AI infrastructure, also participated. MediaTek, one of the world's largest designers of smartphone chips, has also been expanding its AI business into data-centre and custom-chip products, as technology companies pour billions of dollars into AI infrastructure.”
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The Star · Published 14 Sep 2026
Waymo to bring autonomous ride-hailing to Las Vegas
In coverage record: 15 Sep 2026
“Las Vegas is Waymo's first public robotaxi market in Nevada, adding to its push beyond its established operations in California, Texas, Florida and Arizona. Earlier this month, Waymo had announced plans to expand in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa.”
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EUROPE SAYS · Published 23 Aug 2026
Alphabet (GOOGL) Develops Custom AI Chip For Robotaxis
In coverage record: 24 Aug 2026
“The move reduces Waymo's reliance on third party chip suppliers and fits within Alphabet's broader push to manage AI computing infrastructure costs internally. It shows Alphabet taking the same TPU style playbook and pushing it into autonomous driving, which supports the idea that the group wants tighter control of compute costs and model performance across multiple products.”
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