We recently compiled a list of the 15 AI Stocks That Are Dominating Headlines. In this article, we are going to take a look at where LivePerson, Inc. (NASDAQ:LPSN) stands against the other AI stocks that are dominating headlines.
The European Union recently released the initial draft for the general-purpose AI code of practice under the AI Act, its comprehensive framework aimed at regulating artificial intelligence. This section of the AI Act, which became law earlier this year, specifically addresses general-purpose AI model providers, setting out standards and practices they must follow to ensure responsible AI development and deployment. Some of the AI models that will be impacted by regulations drafted as discussions on this draft progress include GPT models by OpenAI and Claude by Anthropic, among others.
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Meanwhile, London-based AI startup Tessl recently raised more than $125 million in a funding round led by prominent venture capital firms like Index Ventures, Accel, GV, and Boldstart. According to a report by TechCrunch, this has pushed the valuation of the startup to more than $500 million. The startup is building an AI native platform that developers and their teams can use to create and maintain software. The firm is still developing the product and plans to launch it in the open market by sometime next year. The basic idea behind the business is to help write code to match specifications set by developers and their teams, in natural language or code.
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LivePerson, Inc. (NASDAQ:LPSN)
Market Capitalization: $73 Million
LivePerson, Inc. (NASDAQ:LPSN) engages in conversational artificial intelligence. One of the key product offerings of the firm is Conversational Cloud, a tool that integrates voice, messaging, and generative AI to enable businesses to manage AI-powered conversations across platforms. On November 7, the company posted earnings for the third quarter of 2024, reporting losses per share of $0.32, missing analyst estimates by $0.10. The revenue over the period was $74.2 million, down 26% compared to the revenue over the same period last year but beating analyst expectations by more than $2.5 million.
Overall LPSN ranks 15th on our list of the AI stocks that are dominating headlines. While we acknowledge the potential of LPSN 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 LPSN but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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