10 AI Stocks Investors are Watching Closely

5. International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 56

International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) is a multinational technology company offering consulting services and a suite of AI software products. On January 22, the company availed the opportunity at the World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos to announce its collaboration with e&, a global technology group, to develop an AI and genAI governance solution. This collaboration will be leveraging IBM’s watsonx.governance enterprise AI and data governance platform, together with IBM Consulting’s expertise in AI implementation, for helping e& scale AI responsibly and track ROI. The new AI governance solution offers advanced features like automated risk management, compliance monitoring, and real-time performance analysis, helping e& mitigate risks, detect biases, and address regulatory standards throughout the AI lifecycle.

“IBM watsonx empowers organizations like e& to navigate the complexities of AI governance. By integrating automation, real-time monitoring, and centralized oversight, we are addressing key governance challenges and reducing risks associated with AI. Strengthening our long-standing partnership with e&, this milestone serves as a catalyst for responsible AI innovation”.

-Shukri Eid, General Manager, Gulf, Levant & Pakistan at IBM.