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[โ€“] boonhet@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Alphabet didn't "take" Google and YouTube. There was no takeover or purchase. Alphabet was created as an umbrella over Google's sprawling business empire.

[โ€“] nik282000@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 week ago

Metaphorically "took" Google. There was an existing Don't Be Evil business and it was taken and reshaped into a Be Very Evil business.