Surging investments in AI raise risks of ‘AI washing’
A recent Goldman Sachs Global Institute study estimates that U.S. companies are poised to invest US$7.6-trillion in AI-related infrastructure by 2031. Initially, the rebranding increased total valuations by US$8.7-billion. However, the gains were short-lived, with some of the companies now sporting lower valuations than before their AI rebrand.
- ▪A recent Goldman Sachs Global Institute study estimates that U.S. companies are poised to invest US$7.6-trillion in AI-related infrastructure by 2031.
- ▪Initially, the rebranding increased total valuations by US$8.7-billion.
- ▪However, the gains were short-lived, with some of the companies now sporting lower valuations than before their AI rebrand.
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Open this photo in gallery:Investors face challenges in balancing the risk of missing out on an AI leader against the risk of investing in a company engaged in AI washing.panida wijitpanya/iStockPhoto / Getty ImagesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThere’s a tsunami of capital pouring into artificial intelligence, bringing with it attractive rewards but also new risks for investors. A recent Goldman Sachs Global Institute study estimates that U.S. companies are poised to invest US$7.6-trillion in AI-related infrastructure by 2031.
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