We recently published a list of 10 AI Stocks Investors are Watching Closely. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) stands against other AI stocks investors are watching closely.
President Donald Trump has only recently announced the Stargate initiative, claiming it to be “the largest AI infrastructure project by far in history”. According to him, the project would help keep “the future of technology” in the US. However, a Bloomberg report reveals how Elon Musk is openly questioning whether the companies that have joined Trump’s announcement, promising hundreds of billions of dollars in artificial intelligence, could follow through on them.
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Could this be a sign of an early difference of opinion within the White House? Only hours after the announcement, Musk took to his platform, X, to reveal that the companies don’t have the funds.
“They don’t actually have the money. SoftBank has well under $10B secured. I have that on good authority”.
Contrary to Musk’s claims, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, had his own statements to make on X. Altman posted that Musk’s claims are wrong and that he has been upset because this initiative could compete with his Elon Musk’s own AI endeavors.
“Wrong, as you surely know. Want to come visit the first site already under way? This is great for the country. I realize what is great for the country isn’t always what’s optimal for your companies, but in your new role I hope you’ll mostly put US first”.
— Sam Altman
Musk is leading Trump’s government efficiency efforts and will also be advising him on spending. The billionaire, ever since leaving OpenAI’s board in 2018, has been engaged in a feud with Altman. Sources close to Stargate also reveal that they are not sure how Musk has arrived at the figure. According to them, the company is well-positioned to deploy $100 billion.
“I think this will be the most important project of this era. We wouldn’t be able to do this without you, Mr. President”.
-Sam Altman.
In light of this, Bloomberg revealed that Trump has, on several occasions, promoted private-sector investment promises that never went on to materialize. One of these failed promises has been the failed Foxconn factory project which Trump deemed as the “Eighth Wonder of the World”. No wonder the Stargate announcement has sparked skepticism regarding the project’s completion.
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Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 61
Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) is an American technology company that provides information technology and networking services. On January 15, the company announced Cisco AI Defense, an end-to-end solution designed to protect the development of and use of AI applications for enterprises. The advancement in AI technology brings with it numerous safety concerns and security threats. The introduction of Cisco AI Defense aims to address these challenges, helping businesses develop, deploy, and secure AI applications with confidence and ease.
“Business and technology leaders can’t afford to sacrifice safety for speed when embracing AI. In a dynamic landscape where competition is fierce, speed decides the winners. Fused into the fabric of the network, Cisco AI Defense combines the unique ability to detect and protect against threats when developing and accessing AI applications without tradeoffs”.
– Jeetu Patel, Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer, Cisco.
Overall, CSCO ranks 3rd on our list of AI stocks investors are watching closely. While we acknowledge the potential of CSCO 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 CSCO but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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