Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-02-09 23:51Group 1 - Alphabet, Google's parent company, has launched a high-rated dollar bond issuance aiming to raise approximately $20 billion to support capital expenditures of up to $185 billion by 2026, focusing on AI infrastructure such as AI chips, data centers, and cloud computing [2][5] - This bond issuance is the second large-scale dollar debt financing by the company in less than four months, attracting over $100 billion in subscription orders [2][5] Group 2 - Waymo, Google's autonomous driving subsidiary, announced the achievement of fully autonomous driving operations in Nashville, Tennessee [3][6] - Currently, Waymo operates over 2,500 autonomous vehicles in various locations including the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Austin, and Atlanta [3][6] - Investor interest in the autonomous driving sector continues to rise, with Waymo recently raising $16 billion in funding, leading to a valuation of $126 billion, nearly doubling in less than two years [3][6]