Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is one of the top AI stocks to buy according to billionaire Philippe Laffont. On June 30, Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL)’s Google Cloud’s positioning in enterprise AI development received significant support from Anthropic.

Anthropic launched Claude Apps Gateway for Google Cloud and Amazon Bedrock, a development that centralizes policies, enables role-based access, and provides per-user cost contribution. Additionally, the new gateway securely manages upstream credentials, authenticates developers, and reports usage to a customer. The new features align with Google Cloud’s enterprise-first strategy and assert Alphabet’s growing credentials as a preferred platform for modular AI development.

Meanwhile, on June 30, Morgan Stanley reiterated an Overweight rating on Alphabet and raised the price target to $415 from $375.The new price target represents significant upside potential, as the stock has dropped about 10% over the past month to about $353 a share. According to the investment bank, Alphabet’s fundamentals are improving into 2027 and 2028, presenting a tactical buying opportunity as an AI stock.

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is a leader in artificial intelligence, providing solutions across every layer of the technology stack. Through Google and deep-tech research labs, Alphabet builds generative AI models like Gemini, self-driving vehicles (Waymo), AI hardware and cloud infrastructure, and AI-driven medical breakthroughs (Isomorphic Labs).

While we acknowledge the potential of GOOGL as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you’re looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.

https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/anthropic-strengthens-alphabet-inc-googl-225000249.html