""YouTube was cited by the tech giant, along with Google One, as a key factor that drove overall paid subscriptions to 350 million, with YouTube Premium surpassing 125 million subscribers.""
""Total revenue at Alphabet increased 22% to $109.9 billion, marking the 11th consecutive quarter of double-digit gains, while earnings per share boomed 82% to $5.11.""
""Sundar Pichai stated that 2026 is off to a terrific start, with search queries driven by AI hitting an all-time high and revenue climbing 19%.""
""YouTube has been a force to reckon with in recent years, now one of the largest pay-TV operators in the U.S. with more than 10 million subscribers.""
YouTube ad revenue rose 11% to $9.883 billion in the first quarter of 2026, nearing the $10 billion mark. Alphabet's total revenue increased 22% to $109.9 billion, with earnings per share up 82% to $5.11. YouTube Premium surpassed 125 million subscribers, contributing to 350 million total paid subscriptions. CEO Sundar Pichai noted record search queries driven by AI, and Waymo achieved over 500,000 fully autonomous rides weekly. YouTube remains a significant player in the media landscape, now also a major pay-TV operator in the U.S. with over 10 million subscribers.
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