Alphabet earnings miss signals AI pressure on search business

Alphabet reported weaker-than-expected revenue in its core business, missing earnings estimates, which Wall Street read as the first clear sign that AI is eroding its search dominance.

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2026-10-29 20:16 · CNBC Technology
Alphabet earnings miss reflects first real sign that AI is taking a bite out of search

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