Alphabet (GOOGL) Plans Up to $205 Billion AI Capex This Year

Alphabet (GOOGL) aims to spend up to $205 billion in capital expenditures (capex) for AI infrastructure this year, following $91 billion in 2025. The company’s AI products, including Gemini, have reached 2.5 billion monthly users, contributing to a 14% year-over-year growth in advertising revenue, totaling $82 billion. Google Cloud revenue surged to $25 billion in Q2 2026, reflecting an 82% increase from the previous year. Despite the heavy investment, Alphabet has over $242 billion in liquidity and generated more than $53 billion in free cash flow over the last 12 months, which indicates it can sustain this spending. This matters for investors as it highlights Alphabet's commitment to maintaining its leadership in AI while managing financial risks.