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Google upsizes historic equity raising to $85bn to back AI spending spree

Tech giant’s first stock offering in more than two decades gets strong demand as investors shrug off huge investment plans

Google upsizes historic equity raising to $85bn to back AI spending spree

TL;DR

  • Google is increasing its equity offering to $85 billion.
  • This is the company's first stock offering in over two decades.
  • Investor demand for the offering has been strong.
  • The funds raised will support significant investments in AI.