Google and Blackstone announce plan to create AI cloud company with $5 billion in funding
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Google and Blackstone announce plan to create AI cloud company with $5 billion in funding

Google and Blackstone plan to launch a new artificial-intelligence cloud company to compete with rivals like CoreWeave, using Google's specialized chips. Blackstone will provide $5 billion in equity capital and serve as majority owner. The deal is set to be announced on Monday.

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WSJ breaks exclusive; Reuters follows their reporting while FT independently confirms the chip deal but emphasizes Blackstone partnership—same event, divergent sourcing and emphasis.
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RReutersCENTER18d ago

“Google, Blackstone plan AI cloud venture with $5 billion backing, WSJ reports”

WSJWall Street JournalRIGHT-CENTERMay 19

“Exclusive | Google and Blackstone to Create New AI Cloud Company - WSJ”

FTFinancial TimesRIGHT-CENTER17d ago

“Google makes chip push with Blackstone-backed AI cloud group - Financial Times”

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