Will A.I. Be a Bust? A Wall Street Skeptic Rings the Alarm.

Published On Sep 23, 2024, 11:10 AM

Jim Covello, the head of stock research at Goldman Sachs, warned investors that the current enthusiasm around AI may be misleading, drawing parallels with past economic bubbles like cryptocurrencies. Covello questions whether businesses will achieve adequate returns on the substantial investments projected to reach $1 trillion. His concerns stem from the frequent mistakes made by generative AI technologies, leading to a decline in a Goldman-managed basket of AI-related stocks such as Nvidia, Microsoft, and Amazon, which has dropped 7% since its peak.

Stock Forecasts

With the hesitation in the AI sector and skepticism from influential analysts, investments in AI-related companies may see a downturn or remain stagnant. It's prudent to exercise caution with stocks heavily reliant on AI hype for growth.

Given the historical patterns of technological investment and subsequent adjustments, companies like Microsoft that engage in a broad range of technologies may weather the storm better, but still face challenges in the AI-specific segment.

Tech giants such as Amazon, which have diversified business models, may be better positioned to absorb shocks from the AI dedication, but their substantial investments in AI could still be reevaluated negatively in the short term.

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