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Big Take

Investors Have Sky-High Hopes for AI. Can the Tech Deliver?

Feb 5, 2024
16:15
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Exploring the gap between investors' AI expectations and reality, the challenges of monetization for tech companies, NVIDIA's success in the AI field, limitations of large language models, and potential contraction in the AI industry.
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  • Investors' high expectations for AI technology are difficult for tech companies to meet in terms of monetization.
  • Microsoft has been successful in monetizing AI technology by offering tangible products and positioning themselves as providers of AI infrastructure and tools, while NVIDIA thrives as a supplier of essential hardware in the AI industry.

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The wild expectations of AI technology

AI technology has been hyped up by technology leaders with grand claims about its potential. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, compared AI to an atom bomb in terms of its significance and potential destructiveness. However, these lofty promises also serve as a sales pitch, emphasizing the effectiveness of the technology. Companies like Microsoft and Alphabet have invested heavily in AI, but their recent earnings reports suggest that investors are realizing the challenges and limitations in translating AI into profitable businesses.

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