Google's potential acquisition of security startup Wiz has failed, with sources indicating that a recent crash involving CrowdStrike played a significant role in the breakdown of talks. The CrowdStrike crash, reportedly due to a faulty software update, was a major factor in the failure of the advanced discussions between Google and Wiz, according to Bloomberg News. This development comes ahead of Alphabet's earnings results, where investors are keen to see progress in artificial intelligence as Google competes against rivals such as OpenAI and Microsoft Corp.