Google is *spending* a lot on AI, but what's not clear is how Google will *make* a lot from AI. Or, you know, even break even. Given, you know, that businesses are seeing *zero* return from AI:
https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/20/pwc_ai_ceo_survey/
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