We recently published a list of 10 AI Stocks to Keep on Your Radar. In this article, we are going to take a look at where AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) stands against other AI stocks to keep on your radar.
Known as one of the most brittle rivalries in tech history, the feud between Elon Musk and Sam Altman has taken a surprising turn. OpenAI and Musk have agreed to fast-track a trial over OpenAI’s for-profit shift. Musk had previously bid to buy the AI startup, aiming to derail its journey of becoming one of the world’s most important companies. He alleged that OpenAI’s transition to becoming a for-profit company betrays its original mission of benefiting humanity, arguing that such a structure could lead to prioritizing profits over ethical AI development and open-source principles.
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In the most recent federal court filing, Elon Musk and OpenAI have jointly proposed a trial in December. Both parties also agreed to delay the decision on whether the expedited case will be decided by a jury or solely by the judge. Previously, Musk had requested the court to pause the artificial intelligence group’s transition to a for-profit model. US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers dismissed Musk’s request, calling it “extraordinary and rarely granted.” However, the judge added that the court was prepared to expedite a trial over “interrelated contract-based claims” due to the “public interest at stake.”
“We welcome the court’s March 4 decision rejecting, opens new tab Elon Musk’s latest attempt to slow down OpenAI for his personal benefit.”
-OpenAI said in a blog post.
“We fully intend to (1) keep the non-profit as a crucial part of our work to achieve our mission, and (2) make sure it’s not just supported by a successful business, but in a stronger position than ever.”
-OpenAI.
Musk and Altman have been involved in a feud ever since Musk left OpenAI. Musk left the company due to conflicts of interest between OpenAI’s research and Tesla’s work on artificial intelligence. Ever since, Musk has been criticizing OpenAI’s direction, such as its partnership with Microsoft and its path toward becoming a for-profit entity.
“Probably his whole life is from a position of insecurity. I feel for the guy. I don’t think he’s a happy person. I do feel for him.”
-Altman said in an interview on the sidelines of the Paris AI Action Summit.
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AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 95
AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) provides a leading marketing platform powered by AI technology. On March 14, Jefferies reiterated a “Buy” rating and $600 price target on shares. The rating, issued after meetings with AppLovin’s management, reflects optimism about the company’s long-term opportunity. The analyst also told investors in a research note that it is positive about the near-term steps the company is taking to build “a multibillion-dollar e-commerce ad business.” Customers are experiencing positive returns and spending on AppLovin is “the ultimate proof point”, the firm said.
“The main proof-point for AppLovin customers is the incremental revenue derived from advertising on the platform, attributable to APP during its relatively short conversion window. The fact is, if the $10B+ of gross ad spend on APP wasn’t converting to attributable revenue for its customers, those customers would quickly move away from APP or cease to exist. Neither of those are happening, with APP ad revs up 75% in 2024.”
-Jefferies analysts, led by James Heaney, in an investor note.
Overall, APP ranks 7th on our list of AI stocks to keep on your radar. While we acknowledge the potential of APP 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 time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than APP but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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