We recently compiled a list of the 15 AI News Updates Wall Street Is Monitoring. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) stands against the other AI stocks Wall Street is monitoring.
The leaders of the United States and China both participated in the recently held APEC Summit in Peru, with artificial intelligence dominating headlines again. Latest reports from Techopedia suggest that the two countries have in principle reached an agreement that neither nation would delegate control of nuclear weapons to artificial intelligence systems. White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said in a statement that the agreement was not a reaction to imminent threats but a proactive measure acknowledging the leadership of both nations in AI development. Sullivan further noted the agreement reflects how, even amidst competition, the US and the PRC can work responsibly to manage risks.
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Meanwhile, AI startups continue to draw the attention of investors. Crunchbase data shows that AI companies raised close to $19 billion in the third quarter this year, representing 28% of all venture funding. The quarter also witnessed the biggest venture capital deal of all time, with OpenAI raising more than $6.6 billion at a valuation of over $150 billion, making it the most private firm in the world. The data also shows that 44 AI startups in the US raised $100 million or more in funding. Even as concerns over return on investment in the AI space continue to grow, the VC appetite for AI firms seems far from over.
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For this article, we selected AI stocks by combing through news articles, stock analysis, and press releases. These stocks are also popular among hedge funds.
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Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)
Market Capitalization: $3.1 Trillion
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is a Washington-based technology company. On November 14, the company announced that NASA had worked with Microsoft to develop an AI-driven customer copilot, called Earth Copilot, which could simplify data access and encourage a wider range of users to interact with its Earth Science data. Per the tech giant, the AI model developed by NASA and Microsoft leverages Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform and advanced AI capabilities to transform how users can search, discover and analyze NASA’s geospatial data.
Overall MSFT ranks 2nd on our list of the AI stocks Wall Street is monitoring. While we acknowledge the potential of MSFT as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter timeframe. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than MSFT but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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