Shares in Alphabet (GOOGL) edged higher today despite technology giant Samsung Electronics looking to give its customers more AI variety in its future mobile phones.\n\nAccording to a report in Bloomberg, South Korea’s Samsung is seeking other options outside of Alphabet’s AI Assistant Gemini for its Galaxy devices.\n\nIn an interview with Choi Won-Joon, president and chief operating officer of Samsung’s mobile division, it was reported that it is already in talks with Microsoft-backed OpenAI and Perplexity AI, which is backed by chip giant Nvidia, SoftBank, and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.\n\nThe main driver, according to Choi, is to give its customers more choice on its upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 smartphone line next year.\n\nSamsung’s current line-up features Alphabet’s AI model, like much of the rest of the field of Android devices.\n\n“We are talking to multiple vendors. As long as these AI agents are competitive and can provide the best user experiences, we are open to any AI agent out there,” Choi said.\n\nAs can be seen below, innovation, including those of rivals, is one of the key risks to Alphabet stock and its investors.\n\nIt is also understood that Samsung is nearing a deal to invest in Perplexity and integrate its app and assistant.\n\nLike rival Apple, the Galaxy phone maker is looking to augment its own efforts at artificial intelligence with the best available from outside providers.\n\nBeyond AI, the mobiles-to-chips conglomerate is also reportedly evaluating new application processors for the Galaxy S26 and considering both Qualcomm Inc. products and its in-house Exynos 2600.\n\nFor the recently released Galaxy Z Flip 7, Samsung used the Exynos chipset in a foldable for the first time. According to reports, the company has sought to reduce reliance on Qualcomm and allay doubts about the efficiency and thermal performance of its Exynos line.\n\nIs GOOGL a Good Stock to Buy Now?\n\nOn TipRanks, GOOGL has a Strong Buy consensus based on 28 Buy and 9 Hold ratings. Its highest price target is $250. GOOGL stock’s consensus price target is $214.56 implying an 11.65% upside.\n\nSee more GOOGL analyst ratings

Alphabet Stock (GOOGL) Climbs Despite Samsung's Galactical Search for New AI Agents

Samsung Electronics is seeking alternatives to Alphabet's AI Assistant Gemini for its Galaxy S26 phones, exploring partnerships with Microsoft-backed OpenAI and Perplexity AI. The company is also evaluating new processors for the Galaxy S26 and reducing reliance on Qualcomm. Alphabet's stock (GOOGL) rose despite these developments, with analyst ratings indicating a Strong Buy consensus.