Google LLC, an American multinational technology company, is renowned for its focus on artificial intelligence, online advertising, search engine technology, cloud computing, software development, quantum computing, e-commerce, and consumer electronics. It holds the distinction of being considered one of the most influential and valuable global brands, driven by its market dominance, cutting-edge AI capabilities, and extensive data collection practices. Alphabet Inc. is Google's parent company, and it stands among other tech giants like Amazon, Apple Inc., Meta Platforms, and Microsoft. Larry Page and Sergey Brin founded Google on September 4, 1998, during their PhD studies at Stanford University.The company underwent an initial public offering (IPO) in 2004. In 2015, Google was restructured into a wholly owned subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., serving as the primary entity overseeing Alphabet's internet-related ventures. Sundar Pichai assumed the role of Google's CEO on October 24, 2015, taking over from Larry Page, who then transitioned to CEO of Alphabet. On December 3, 2019, Pichai additionally assumed the CEO position at Alphabet.