Alphabet’s significant investment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure is under increasing scrutiny. Investors expressed disappointment over the company’s weaker-than-expected cloud growth and a new forecast that suggests even greater spending on AI expansion. While Alphabet’s revenue rose 12% year-over-year to $96.5 billion in the fourth quarter, growth in its cloud services and other business segments fell short of expectations. This led to a more than 7% drop in the company’s stock price after markets closed on Tuesday. During the conference
