We recently compiled a list of the 12 Trending AI Stocks on Latest News and Ratings. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) stands against the other trending AI stocks.
AI companies in Europe are competing with American counterparts for a larger slice of the AI cake in Asia and the Middle East. For example, French AI firm LightOn recently revealed plans to expand in the Middle East, targeting sectors such as banking, defense, and high-tech which require their data to be protected on local servers. According to a report by news agency Reuters, Laurent Daudet, the CEO of the firm, noted that banking, insurance, high-tech, defense, and healthcare were prime targets for the custom AI models from LightOn.
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The report further highlights that Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and neighbouring countries were among those being looked at by LightOn. The AI firms just recently debuted on the stock market, becoming the first listed genAI company on the Euronext Growth exchange. The demand for LightOn products is growing. Per Orange AI Chief Steve Jarrett, customers want a French-trusted AI solution.
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Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)
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Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is a Washington-based technology company. Latest reports indicate that Elon Musk, the billionaire founder of AI startup xAI, has filed for a preliminary injunction against Microsoft-backed OpenAI to prevent the latter from engaging in anticompetitive behavior. The injunction also calls for the prevention of any further attempts by OpenAI to convert to a for-profit enterprise. The filing claimed that OpenAI, with Microsoft, has seized control of nearly 70% of the market for generative artificial intelligence products.
Overall MSFT ranks 2nd on our list of the trending AI stocks on latest news and ratings. While we acknowledge the potential of MSFT 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 MSFT but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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