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Not exactly a friendly neighborly favor
Google is reportedly tightening the tap on Meta's use of its Gemini AI models, according to the Financial Times. The reason is pretty simple: Meta wanted more computing capacity than Google could provide, which is corporate-speak for "the AI buffet is fully booked."
Why this matters
For Alphabet, this is a double-edged signal. On one hand, it shows Gemini is valuable enough that another giant wants in. On the other, it underscores a familiar AI headache: even the biggest companies are running into compute bottlenecks, and that can slow down product rollouts or partnerships.
The bigger picture
If you’re tracking the AI arms race, this is another reminder that the winners aren’t just building smarter models — they’re also hoarding chips, power, and server space like it’s the last PS5 on Black Friday.
Big picture: in AI, access is the new currency, and Alphabet just reminded everyone it still has a strong hand.