AI! The most talked about topic in the investment world lately. We had a crazy tech rally during covid. When the pandemic ended, inflation and interest rates rose and the tech. mega rally was extinguished.

Now we have a new rally!
ChatGPT has left investors feeling exuberant. And a new rally is in full swing as all sorts of future AI opportunities are priced in.
That's why I've singled out 20 stocks from the S&P 500 whose recent fortunes seem to be linked to AI. whether more. or less, here are examples of how some companies are using AI:

Alphabet($GOOG ): Alphabet: has invested heavily in AI, with Google's AI powering products like Google Search and Google Assistant.

Amazon.com($AMZN ): Amazon uses AI in its recommendation engines, its Alexa voice assistant, and in the operation of its AWS services like SageMaker for AI and ML.

Apple($AAPL): uses AI in its Siri voice assistant, facial recognition, and predictive text functions.

Applied Materials($AMAT): uses AI for process control and yield prediction in semiconductor manufacturing.

Autodesk($ADSK): Autodesk: uses AI in its software for tasks such as design automation and predictive preview of project documents for designers/architects.

Cisco Systems($CSCO): uses AI to enhance cybersecurity, network operations, and predictive analytics.

Salesforce.com($CRM ): Salesforce: uses AI in its customer relationship management software.

Meta($META ):uses AI to moderate content, target advertising, and enhance social VR experiences.

HP($HPQ) uses AI to manage print services and predictive maintenance of its hardware.

Intel($INTC ): provides AI-optimized hardware for AI workloads and develops AI technologies through its Mobileye subsidiary.

Microsoft($MSFT): is involved in the production and distribution of AI, e.g.: has a broad AI strategy, including its Azure AI platform and AI applications in Office 365 and Dynamics 365.

Nvidia($NVDA): is a leading provider of GPU hardware, which is key to AI computing, and also develops AI software platforms.

Oracle($ORCL): integrates AI into its suite of cloud applications and database services for tasks such as automation and analytics.

AMD($AMD): Provides high-performance computers and GPUs that are integral to AI computing and machine learning tasks.

Tesla($TSLA ): Tesla uses AI extensively in the development of self-driving car technology and manufacturing automation.

Texas Instruments($TXN): integrates AI into its semiconductor technologies, particularly in edge AI applications.

Boeing($BA): uses AI in areas such as autonomous flight, predictive maintenance, and manufacturing processes.

The Walt Disney Company($DIS): uses AI in areas such as content recommendation, animation, and improving customer experience.

The Visa Company($V ): uses AI to improve fraud detection and risk management, enhance customer experience, and provide data insights across its payment network.