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Google LLC is an American multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products, including online advertising technologies, a search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. It is considered one of the Big Five companies in the U.S. information technology industry, alongside Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft.

Founded in September 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were PhD students at Stanford University, Google started as a search engine project and rapidly evolved into one of the most influential companies in the world.

History

Google was officially launched on September 4, 1998, in Menlo Park, California. The company was incorporated while its founders were still students. The domain name google.com was registered on September 15, 1997. The name is a play on the word “googol,” a mathematical term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros, reflecting the company’s mission to organize vast amounts of information.

In 2004, Google held its initial public offering (IPO) and moved to its current headquarters, the Googleplex, in Mountain View, California.

In 2015, Google underwent a major corporate restructuring and became a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., with Sundar Pichai appointed as the CEO of Google.

Products and Services

Search Engine

Google Search is the most widely used web-based search engine globally. It processes over 3.5 billion searches per day and has become synonymous with web searching.

Advertising

Google’s primary revenue comes from Google Ads, its advertising platform that allows businesses to display ads across its services and partner sites.

Software

Android: A mobile operating system used by the majority of smartphones worldwide.
Google Chrome: A popular web browser launched in 2008.
Gmail: A widely used email service.
Google Drive: A cloud storage service.
Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides: Productivity tools that compete with Microsoft Office.

Hardware

Google has developed a range of consumer electronics, including:

Pixel smartphones
Nest smart home devices
Chromebooks
Pixel Watch
Google Glass (an experimental wearable device)

Cloud Services

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) offers infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and serverless computing environments for developers and enterprises.

Controversies and Criticisms

Google has faced criticism and legal challenges related to:

Privacy concerns, especially regarding data collection.
Antitrust issues in the U.S. and the European Union.
Censorship and operations in countries with restrictive governments.
Workplace culture and treatment of employees.

Corporate Structure

Google operates under Alphabet Inc. and is led by CEO Sundar Pichai, who also serves as CEO of Alphabet as of 2019.

Global Impact

Google has significantly influenced the development of the internet and digital culture. Its services have changed how people access information, communicate, and navigate the world. The verb “to google” is commonly used to mean searching the web.

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+{{Infobox company
+| name             = Google LLC
+| logo             = [[File:Google 2015 logo.svg|200px]]
+| type             = Subsidiary
+| industry         = Internet, technology
+| founded          = {{Start date and age|1998|09|04}} in Menlo Park, California, U.S.
+| founders         = [[Larry Page]], [[Sergey Brin]]
+| headquarters     = [[Mountain View, California]], U.S.
+| area_served      = Worldwide
+| key_people       = [[Sundar Pichai]] (CEO)
+| products         = * [[Google Search]]
+* [[Android (operating system)|Android]]
+* [[Google Chrome]]
+* [[Gmail]]
+* [[Google Drive]]
+* [[Google Ads]]
+* [[Google Cloud Platform]]
+* [[YouTube]]
+| revenue          = US$324.7 billion (2023) <!-- Example revenue, can update with accurate data -->
+| operating_income = US$100.3 billion (2023)
+| parent           = [[Alphabet Inc.]]
+| num_employees    = 182,502 (2023)
+| website          = {{URL|https://www.google.com}}
+}}
+'''Google LLC''' is an American multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products, including online advertising technologies, a search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. It is considered one of the Big Five companies in the U.S. information technology industry, alongside Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft.
-[[Category:Google]]
+Founded in September 1998 by '''Larry Page''' and '''Sergey Brin''' while they were PhD students at Stanford University, Google started as a search engine project and rapidly evolved into one of the most influential companies in the world.
-[[Category:Internet search engines]]
-'''Google LLC''' is an American multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products, including online advertising technologies, a search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. It is considered one of the Big Five companies in the U.S. information technology industry, alongside Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft.
-[[File:Google 2015 logo.svg|thumb|right|Google's logo]]Founded in September 1998 by '''Larry Page''' and '''Sergey Brin''' while they were PhD students at Stanford University, Google started as a search engine project and rapidly evolved into one of the most influential companies in the world.
 == History ==