Alphabet Inc. faces securities fraud probe over AI model delays
- Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP investigates Alphabet for securities law violations
- Stock fell 4.4% on July 16 after reports of delays in Gemini 3.5 Pro AI model
- Shares dropped further 7.13% on July 23 following Q2 results release
- Company raised FY26 capex guidance to $195 billion-$205 billion
- Q2 free cash flow was negative $5.9 billion

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Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP is investigating Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) for possible violations of federal securities laws. The probe centers on disclosures regarding the company's flagship AI model and its capital expenditure outlook.
The investigation was triggered by reports that Google is months behind schedule on delivering Gemini 3.5 Pro. Bloomberg reported on July 16, 2026, that updates to training data yielded disappointing results.
Market Reaction
Following the report on AI delays, Alphabet’s stock price fell $16.46, or 4.4%, to close at $354.46 per share on July 16, 2026.
Further declines occurred after the company released its second quarter 2026 financial results on July 22, 2026. The stock fell $24.40, or 7.13%, to close at $317.69 per share on July 23, 2026.
Financial Disclosures
During the earnings call on July 22, 2026, Chief Financial Officer Anat Ashkenazi disclosed a significant expansion of expected full year 2026 capital expenditures to $195 billion to $205 billion. The company also reported negative free cash flow of $5.9 billion for the quarter.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 Free Cash Flow | -$5.9 billion |
| FY26 CapEx Guidance | $195 billion to $205 billion |
| Stock Price (July 16) | $354.46 |
| Stock Price (July 23) | $317.69 |
Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai stated only that "Gemini 3.5 Pro is currently in testing." No additional details on the expected commercial launch, customer adoption, or financial impact were provided.
What the Numbers Show
The divergence between the massive expansion in capital expenditure guidance and the lack of specific commercial timelines for the flagship AI model highlights the uncertainty surrounding the return on these investments. Investors reacted negatively to the combination of rising costs and delayed product delivery.
Investor Action
Investors who lost money on Alphabet shares are urged to contact Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP. The firm represents investors in securities litigation and has recovered billions of dollars in past settlements.
How might the $195-205 billion capital expenditure guidance impact Alphabet's ability to maintain its current dividend or share buyback programs in the near term?
What specific technical hurdles are likely causing the delays in Gemini 3.5 Pro, and could these issues signal broader challenges in scaling large language models?
How will competitors like Microsoft and Meta leverage Google's AI deployment delays to capture market share in enterprise AI contracts?

































