In this article, we discuss 10 AI news and ratings making waves around Wall Street.
DeepSeek’s Bold Move in the Global AI Race
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, tech executives stressed the importance of the U.S. and its allies advancing data centers and finding the right regulatory balance to stay competitive with China in AI development. Ruth Porat from Alphabet acknowledged the US’s lead in AI models but warned that it was not guaranteed to last, Bloomberg reported.
Meanwhile, a Chinese startup, DeepSeek, launched an AI model, R1, which claimed to outperform US-developed models at a fraction of the cost. This development shook the US tech industry, with companies like OpenAI and Meta urgently analyzing DeepSeek’s model to understand its capabilities. The release has disrupted assumptions about AI economics, as DeepSeek’s R1 demonstrated that AI models could be developed more efficiently without heavy investment in specialized chips, the report stated.
DeepSeek’s rise challenges the massive spending plans of US tech giants, raising questions about the future direction of AI development, with some suggesting that focusing on efficient techniques rather than costly hardware may be the key to success.
Navigating Market Corrections
As the market experienced a mass sell-off after the Deep Seek news, some experts are not concerned about it. In a Bloomberg interview, Bob Diamond, CEO of Atlas Merchant Capital, expressed confidence in the ongoing role of artificial intelligence, believing it will be beneficial for businesses by offering more efficient and cost-effective alternatives. While acknowledging the recent tech selloff, he sees it as a correction rather than a market collapse, emphasizing that AI’s growth could spur competition and improve business operations.
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10 AI News and Rating Making Waves Around Wall Street
10. Janover Inc. (NASDAQ:JNVR)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: N/A
Janover Inc. (NASDAQ:JNVR) connects commercial property borrowers with lenders through its online platform to facilitate financing for real estate projects.
On January 29, Janover Inc. introduced advanced AI search capabilities in Janover Pro, its B2B marketplace for multifamily and commercial property financing. This new feature allows real estate professionals to find suitable lenders quickly by describing their loan scenarios in natural language. The AI processes millions of data points in seconds, streamlining the capital markets process. A user recently closed a loan in just one month through Janover Pro, highlighting the platform’s effectiveness in matching lenders with borrowers. CEO Blake Janover emphasized the company’s focus on using technology to improve capital market outcomes for all parties involved.
9. Bridgeline Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLIN)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 3
Bridgeline Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLIN) offers marketing technology solutions, including site search, SEO tools, web content management, and digital engagement services for various industries globally.
On January 29, Bridgeline (NASDAQ:BLIN) announced that a major global manufacturer of life safety equipment and first responder training has successfully implemented its AI-based HawkSearch platform. The company, which uses Salesforce Commerce Cloud, is utilizing HawkSearch’s advanced search and merchandising tools to improve the online customer experience.
Features such as product promotion, out-of-stock management, and improved search result rankings help refine navigation, while Instant Engage highlights trending items in real time. These upgrades are designed to improve website performance, increase traffic, and drive conversions. CEO Ari Kahn emphasized that the implementation supports stronger customer engagement and business growth.
