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26 Jun 2026, 08:15 UTC · 2h ago
Apple Is Paying Google $1 Billion a Year for AI. Here's Who the Real Winner Is.
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Apple and Alphabet announced a deal to integrate Google's Gemini AI model into Siri. — This is a material strategic partnership that enhances Apple's core product ecosystem and provides a new high-margin revenue stream for Alphabet.
+0.60The rumored cost for Apple to license Gemini is approximately $1 billion per year. — While a large sum, it is financially immaterial to Apple's total revenue and significantly cheaper than internal R&D.
+0.30Apple's AI capital spending in 2025 was approximately $12.7 billion, compared to Alphabet's spending of roughly $90 billion. — Highlights a stark difference in capital intensity and risk profile between the two companies' AI strategies.
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The author argues Apple is the winner of the deal, gaining immediate AI improvements without the massive R&D costs.
Alphabet gains a high-margin licensing fee and validation of Gemini's quality, though it remains vulnerable regarding search defaults.
[a_to_b] Apple is paying Alphabet a rumored $1 billion a year for the Gemini AI model.
[a_to_b] Alphabet's Gemini AI model will power a smarter Siri for Apple.
[a_to_b] Google pays Apple to remain the default search engine on the iPhone.
[mutual] The two companies have an agreement integrating Gemini AI into Siri and a search engine default deal.
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