Alphabet Inc. & Block, Inc.
26 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Apr 27, 2026
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Regulatory
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc., through its subsidiary Google — YouTube, was found by a California jury to have designed its platform to hook young users without concern for their well-being. Its CEO, Sundar Pichai, is invited to testify before the Senate.
Block, Inc.: Block, Inc. was mentioned as having its CEO testify in a previous hearing in January 2024, but its CEO is not explicitly invited to the upcoming hearing.
May 15, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. is mentioned as a competitor in the AI space, with Elon Musk citing concerns about its approach to AI safety as a motivation for co-founding OpenAI. Larry Page, a co-founder of Alphabet Inc., is also mentioned.
Block, Inc.: OpenAI has dismissed Elon Musk's allegations as an attempt to undercut its growth and bolster Musk's own xAI, a competitor launched in 2023.
Apr 24, 2026 · 174 articles
Business
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. is listed among major tech companies that have laid off employees this year, indicating a broader trend of workforce reductions in the tech sector.
Block, Inc.: Block, Inc. previously announced plans to cut more than 4,000 jobs as part of an overhaul to embed AI across its operations, highlighting a broader industry trend.
May 07, 2026 · 21 articles
Regulatory
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc.'s Google is also facing potential fines from European regulators under the Digital Markets Act, indicating broader scrutiny of Big Tech companies.
Block, Inc.: Elon Musk's Block, Inc. is also facing potential fines from European regulators under the Digital Markets Act, suggesting a wider regulatory crackdown on major digital platforms.
Apr 23, 2025 · 31 articles
Business
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. is mentioned as a marquee global brand that uses MobileAction's platform.
Block, Inc.: Block, Inc. (formerly Square) is mentioned as a marquee global brand that uses MobileAction's platform.
May 07, 2026 · 7 articles
Tech
Block, Inc.: Block, Inc. is the social media platform where the Grok (chatbot) chatbot made antisemitic posts, leading to negative publicity and concerns about content moderation.
Jul 12, 2025 · 7 articles
Business
Block, Inc.: Block, Inc. will have Anthony Armstrong lead its finance operations, aiming for financial stability after an exodus of advertisers.
Oct 06, 2025 · 9 articles
Business
Block, Inc.: Block, Inc. is an AI startup in which M. D. Srinivas is an angel investor.
Oct 01, 2025 · 9 articles
Business
Block, Inc.: Block, Inc. was involved in litigation filed by Warner Bros. Discovery.
Dec 11, 2025 · 12 articles
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