We recently compiled a list of the 10 AI News That Broke The Internet. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PANW) stands against the other AI stocks.
Should original content contributors be paid every time large language models use their work? OpenAI CEO Sam Altman believes they should, much like Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals for college athletes, he said on Wednesday at the New York Times’ DealBook Summit.
“I think we do need a new [standard] for how creators are going to get rewarded. We need to find new economic models where creators can have new revenue streams”.
-Sam Altman
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Even though developing such an economic model will be complex, it is unclear how people getting paid for their original work could become a norm in the future even if it does. The news comes amidst ChatGPT, Altman’s AI chatbot, which has itself been under fire numerous times over the years over copyright infringement and unpermitted use of published articles.
“A particular passion of mine has always been, can we figure out how to do micropayments where, if you generate a story in the style of [a writer, they] can opt into that … and get paid for it.”
-Altman.
Regardless of Altman’s company facing criticism over copyright infringement concerns and ethical debates surrounding its AI models, the company continues to push boundaries in AI innovation, introducing groundbreaking tools and features that redefine the tech landscape. In its latest, OpenAI has introduced its buzzy AI video-generation tool, Sora, on Monday, December 9th.
Working similar to OpenAI’s image-generation AI tool, DALL-E, Sora will be able to develop a high-definition video clip each time a user types out a desired scene. The video generation tool will also be able to generate video clips inspired by still images and extend existing videos or fill in missing frames. As per OpenAI’s YouTube live stream, the tool will debut to U.S. users as well as to “most countries internationally” on Monday, December 9th. However, it also said that there is “no timeline” yet for launching the tool in Europe and the U.K., as well as some other countries.
In October, the company closed its latest funding round with a valuation of $157 billion, securing $6.6 billion from a wide range of investment firms and major tech companies. All of the company’s strategic initiatives and funding are part of a thoughtful growth plan for OpenAI as the company competes with other strong AI startups such as Anthropic, Elon Musk’s xAI, and other tech giants.
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Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PANW)
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Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PANW) is a leader in AI-powered cybersecurity. On December 9, TD Cowen analyst Shaul Eyal reiterated a “Buy” rating on Palo Alto Networks and retained the price target of $420.00. Citing the company’s growth potential and strategic positioning, the analyst notes how the company is garnering significant customer engagement through its platformization strategy. The platformization strategy, which involves integrating its cybersecurity solutions into a unified, AI-driven platform, has led to larger deals and increased annual recurring revenue for the company.
Moreover, the company’s AI-powered security features, such as Precision AI™, position it strategically to capitalize on its growing demand. The positive outlook is further reaffirmed by Palo Alto’s recent financial results. The company’s strong increase in next-generation security annual recurring revenue, rising total and subscription revenues, operating efficiencies and newer SaaS offerings have all led to profitability improvements. It has also been enhancing its offerings, such as the acquisition of IBM’s QRadar Software as a Service assets, which has enhanced its AI and automation capabilities.
Overall, PANW ranks 6th on our list of AI news that broke the internet. While we acknowledge the potential of PANW 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 PANW but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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