https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/alphabet-loses-700-billion-in-market-value-as-ai-questions-riseContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/alphabet-loses-700-billion-in-market-value-as-ai-questions-risehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/alphabet-loses-700-billion-in-market-value-as-ai-questions-rise#u50836Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:00:25 +0000Alphabet lost between $692 billion and $700 billion in market value as investors question the returns on artificial intelligence capital expenditures. The company's shares slid amid rising AI bills, marking a shift in stability for a firm that led the Magnificent 7 for much of the previous 16 months. Market scrutiny now focuses on whether the high costs of AI infrastructure will yield sufficient financial gains.Why it mattersAlphabet is a primary driver of the Magnificent 7 tech group. The current volatility stems from a broader market debate over the actual profitability of massive AI in