We recently compiled a list of the 13 AI News You Probably Missed. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) stands against the other AI stocks.
Artificial intelligence has penetrated every aspect of our lives. The latest indication of this comes from the Vatican, which recently revealed new AI-enabled features for Saint Peter’s Basilica, a historic church, that allows virtual access to Renaissance-era architectural treasures for enhanced tours for visitors. News agency Reuters reports that tech giant Microsoft and heritage startup Iconem worked with the Vatican on a new interactive website, a digital replica of the basilica and two AI-enabled exhibitions. Per the report, the 3D model of the area was developed using drones, cameras and lasers. AI algorithms then pieced together, elaborated and completed the data.
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AI has truly revolutionized the world. For example, AI tools that are available in the market today can undertake many time-consuming tasks intelligently, like gathering and organizing information, and drafting documents and presentations. Peter Morici, an American economist, recently noted in an opinion piece for Market Watch that the legal and other liabilities when AI agents are allowed to act on behalf of humans may be without limit. Morici was contextualizing the advancement of AI tools in sectors like education, finance, safety and security, as well as healthcare and medicine.
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Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)
Market Capitalization: $2.1 Trillion
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) operates as a technology conglomerate with core interests in the e-commerce business. On November 12, the tech titan launched a new initiative in India that aims to provide students with hands-on learning in robotics, computing, artificial intelligence, and 3D printing. According to a report from news platform Business Standard, the initiative, named Amazon Future Engineer Makerspace, aims to empower more than 4,000 young innovators by 2025. Amazon has built deep roots in the Asian country. So far, the tech firm has partnered with 11 non-profit organizations to introduce computer science education in more than 17,000 schools.
Overall AMZN ranks 4th on our list of the AI stocks you probably missed. While we acknowledge the potential of AMZN 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 AMZN but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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