Google overtakes Microsoft in AI race, eyes Berkshire capital deal
Google's market cap surge and Berkshire Hathaway equity deal signal shifting AI power dynamics.
Three years ago, Google looked hapless scrambling to respond to ChatGPT while Microsoft seemed on top of the world thanks to its OpenAI partnership. Now Google is pulling away in market capitalization. In a curious move, the company issued equity to Berkshire Hathaway—a deal that signals far more demand and a future where capital is the ultimate commodity. As for Microsoft, Ben Thompson’s first question to CEO Satya Nadella was simply: is he happy with Microsoft’s competitive position?
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- Google's market cap has overtaken Microsoft, reversing the post-ChatGPT power balance in AI.
- Google issued equity to Berkshire Hathaway, signaling massive future capital needs for AI infrastructure.
- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella openly questioned his company's competitive position in AI during a Stratechery interview.
Why It Matters
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