In this article, we discuss 11 AI news and ratings on investor radars.
AI is quickly transforming industries and reshaping how businesses operate. From improving productivity and automating routine tasks to driving innovation in fields like healthcare, finance, and technology, AI has become an important tool in today’s digital world. As global investment and competition in AI grow stronger, advancements in both hardware and software are unlocking new possibilities, making AI a significant factor in determining future business and economic landscapes.
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Stephen Pagliuca, Senior Advisor at Bain Capital, discussed AI’s transformative potential with Bloomberg’s Joumanna Bercetche in Dubai. He compared the current AI boom to the internet boom of the late 1990s, predicting a 20-year cycle of increased productivity and widespread integration across industries. He highlighted the significant investments being made in Dubai and the UAE to build an AI infrastructure. Technologies like DeepSeek, which lower the cost of developing AI models, were noted as major advancements that make AI adoption more accessible.
Pagliuca mentioned that companies like Nvidia will remain crucial due to the ongoing demand for powerful chips, even as companies such as Liquid AI, which is one of his investments, focus on reducing the cost of loading AI models and improving edge device performance on phones. He highlighted the transformative effects of AI in industries such as customer service and healthcare, including biotech advancements like simulated clinical trials that could speed up drug development.
Regarding competitions, Pagliuca expects that AI will have multiple winners across several industries due to its input-driven nature, with vertical applications tailored for specific sectors. He also expects the technology may disrupt traditional search engines. While the US has a strong AI development ecosystem, China’s large talent pool and STEM leadership make it a formidable player, and investments from regions like the UAE will further improve global AI development. About US-China competition, he said that he thinks that, “they’ll make each other better actually and it’ll be better for the world in the long run.”
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11 AI News and Ratings on Investor Radars
11. Richtech Robotics Inc. (NASDAQ:RR)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 1
Richtech Robotics Inc. (NASDAQ:RR) provides automation solutions for the service industry, offering delivery, sanitation, and food service robots to sectors like restaurants, hotels, and hospitals.
On February 12, Richtech Robotics launched the Richtech Accelerator Program to support AI and robotics research at U.S. universities by providing access to its commercially tested robotic systems, such as autonomous mobile robots and robotic arms powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano. The program aims to improve AI models in areas like machine vision, path planning, and human-robot interaction, benefiting industries like manufacturing and healthcare. Columbia University is the first partner, focusing on Natural Language Processing for seamless human-robot interaction. The program offers access to Richtech’s APIs and two funding options: fully and partially funded.
10. Verint Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:VRNT)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 19
Verint Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:VRNT) provides customer engagement solutions, including CX automation, analytics, compliance, and fraud prevention, serving industries like banking, retail, and telecommunications globally.
On February 12, Verint announced the expansion of its Global Innovation Center (GIC) in Bangalore, India, to support its growth in CX Automation and AI-driven business outcomes. The company aims to improve its ability to meet customer needs with advanced AI-powered solutions. Verint has a two-decade presence in India and plans to grow its Bangalore workforce to around 1,000 employees by 2026, focusing on AI, data science, and research roles.