Overview
Google is one of the world's largest search engines and technology companies, operating in various fields including Internet search, cloud computing, and advertising technology. Founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google is currently a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.
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History
Google's history began in 1996. At the time, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, doctoral students at Stanford University, developed a search engine named Backrub. It was later renamed Google and officially established as a company in 1998.
Products and Services
Google offers a variety of products and services. The most representative is its search engine. Additionally, there are the Android operating system, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, YouTube, Google Maps, and more.
Business Model
Google's main source of revenue is advertising. Most of it comes from ads displayed on search results pages and advertising fees displayed on websites. Additionally, cloud services and hardware sales are also important business models.
Latest Trends
As of 2024-2025, Google is strengthening its investment in artificial intelligence (AI) technology. In particular, it has made significant progress in the fields of language models and computer vision. In addition, the expansion of Google Stadia, a cloud gaming platform, and updates to the Android operating system are also underway.
Related Topics
- [[Internet]]
- [[Cloud computing]]
- [[Artificial intelligence]]