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Google LLC, founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, is an American multinational technology company specialising in internet-related services and products. Its mission is to organise the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful.
Google’s core product, Google Search, is the most widely used search engine globally, handling billions of queries each day. Over time, the company has expanded its offerings to include a diverse range of products and services, such as online advertising, cloud computing, consumer electronics and artificial intelligence (AI).
In 2015, Google underwent a corporate restructuring, becoming a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., a holding company that oversees Google’s various product areas and other ventures.
As of 2024, Google continues to lead in multiple sectors, including online advertising, search, video sharing (YouTube), email (Gmail), web browsers (Google Chrome), web mapping (Google Maps), mobile operating systems (Android), and cloud storage (Google Drive). The company remains a global leader in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and self-driving car technologies.
Google’s commitment to innovation and its expansive range of services have established it as a central figure in the technology industry, influencing how people access and interact with information worldwide.