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Annual rankings of top public AI companies by sector strength.
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Strategic deep dives into how AI transforms entire industry sectors.
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Spotlights on public companies shaping the AI-driven future economy.
Microcaps
Early-stage AI stocks with high risk, high potential upside.
Autonomy in the Field: Why Palladyne AI Could Be a Strategic Sleeper
Palladyne AI (NASDAQ: PDYN) is an emerging player in the AI and robotics space, developing intelligent autonomy software that allows machines to operate independently in demanding real-world environments. From defense bases to industrial logistics hubs, their technology is designed for high-stakes, high-complexity settings where speed, precision, and reliability matter. The company was formerly known as Sarcos Robotics — a name with more than three decades of engineering and R&D behind it — but in 2024, it rebranded and restructured to focus squarely on AI-driven autonomy. That pivot is already yielding results. With a growing portfolio of Department of Defense contracts, a recently announced partnership with Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex, and new inclusion in the Russell 3000 and 2000 indexes, Palladyne is building real traction. For investors seeking early exposure to the infrastructure layer of AI — not just consumer-facing applications — PDYN offers a rare, small-cap opportunity at the intersection of software, robotics, and national security.
Latest Companies
Explore the companies driving the AI revolution. From household names to rising innovators, get context, insights, and performance highlights—all curated to help you invest smarter.
From Chips to Intelligence: What the OpenAI Deal Means for AMD’s Future
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) secured a multibillion-dollar partnership with OpenAI to supply Instinct accelerators for massive data center expansion. The deal strengthens AMD’s role in high-performance computing, validates its technology against NVIDIA, and signals long-term growth potential—though execution, software maturity, and timely delivery will determine how much value investors capture.
Perfect Corp (NYSE: PERF): The Vertical AI Play Powering Beauty and Fashion Tech
Perfect Corp (NYSE: PERF) is carving out a niche in vertical AI, powering beauty and fashion with skin diagnostics, virtual try-ons, and consumer apps. With nearly one million subscribers, strong cash reserves, and a push into luxury fashion, PERF offers investors a focused play beyond generalized AI.
Workday Acquires Sana to Supercharge Enterprise AI Strategy
Workday (NASDAQ: WDAY) is acquiring AI firm Sana for $1.1 billion, strengthening its enterprise software platform with generative AI knowledge tools. The deal accelerates Workday’s AI roadmap, boosts competitiveness against Oracle and Microsoft, and offers growth potential—though execution risks around integration, scaling, and adoption remain key for investors to monitor.
IBM and the Business of AI Guardrails
AI is scaling faster than trust can keep up, creating real business risks. IBM’s watsonx.governance positions it as the leading public company in AI guardrails, while Cisco, Microsoft, and Credo AI expand the ecosystem. Guardrails are becoming as critical as models—an overlooked but investable frontier in enterprise AI.
AI Landscapes
Explore our Landscape Series—deep dives into the key sectors and technologies shaping the AI industry. Get the context you need to spot emerging trends.
The AI ETF Landscape: A Starting Point for Retail Investors
Artificial intelligence is transforming industries, but investing in it can be tricky. AI-focused ETFs give retail investors diversified exposure to leading companies in chips, cloud, robotics, and automation. From BOTZ to ARKQ, these funds offer different paths to capture AI’s growth while managing risk.
AI Healthcare Landscape 2025: Mapping the Future of Medicine
Artificial intelligence is reshaping healthcare across five pillars: drug discovery, diagnostics, telehealth, operations, and robotics. This landscape article explores leading public companies driving adoption, from Recursion and Intuitive Surgical to Teladoc and Rocket Doctor AI (AIDR) and shows how AI is becoming core healthcare infrastructure.
When Models Leap Ahead: GPT-5, Grok, Claude, Gemini and the Investor’s Guide to AI-Driven Companies
The release of GPT-5, Grok, Claude 3.7, and Gemini 2.0 marks a new AI model supercycle. Public companies face unprecedented opportunities and risks, requiring faster innovation, multi-model strategies, and adaptable leadership. Investors should focus on execution agility, measurable AI-driven gains, and business models resilient to rapid technological change.
The Design Renaissance: Figma’s IPO and the New Era of Collaborative Creation
Figma’s IPO marks a turning point in design software, as AI transforms creation itself. This article explores Figma’s role, emerging competitors, and whether it can thrive in a generative future.
Power Rankings - Q2 2025
Our annual Power Rankings spotlight the top 10 companies across 25 key AI-driven industries. Each list is curated to highlight market momentum, sector impact, and standout performance.
Top 10 AI-Driven SaaS & Enterprise Tool Companies
In 2025, SaaS leaders like Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Workday embedded AI across every workflow. From HR and CRM to project planning and finance, enterprise tools are now decision engines — not just databases. The best platforms don’t just automate tasks — they elevate teams with real-time, intelligent execution.
Top 10 AI ETFs & Public Market Vehicles
In 2025, AI ETFs gained momentum as investors sought diversified exposure to the intelligence economy. Funds like BOTZ, IRBO, and CHAT led the way with strong performance across chips, software, and robotics. The smartest vehicles are balancing innovation and fundamentals — offering retail and institutional investors a focused path into AI.
Top 10 AI Music & Voice Companies
AI transforms how we produce and experience audio. Adobe, Spotify, and Amazon are leading a shift toward synthetic voices, AI-composed soundtracks, and real-time vocal effects. Music and voice AI aren’t just augmenting creativity — they’re becoming integral to storytelling, localization, and the sonic layer of digital life.
Top 10 AI Generative Code Companies
In 2025, AI coding tools became essential infrastructure. Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are automating everything from boilerplate to security flags. With copilots embedded in IDEs and cloud platforms, generative code is reshaping software development — faster output, fewer bugs, and broader access. The future of coding is collaborative intelligence.
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Seeing Smarter: The Future of AI-Powered LiDAR and Perception Systems
AEye (NASDAQ: LIDR) is pioneering the future of machine perception through its AI-enhanced, software-defined LiDAR systems. Unlike traditional fixed-scan LiDAR, AEye’s adaptive sensors dynamically adjust resolution, range, and frame rate in real-time — enabling a smarter, more responsive vision stack across multiple domains. From advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) to military-grade targeting and smart infrastructure, AEye’s versatile platform bridges performance and flexibility. As a small-cap, high-risk player, it sits at the cutting edge of autonomy innovation. With deep tech capabilities and multi-sector applicability, AEye may emerge as either a transformational breakthrough or a prime acquisition target.
Elbit Systems: The AI Contractor Wiring the Battlefield for Autonomy
Elbit Systems (NASDAQ: ESLT) is a $9 billion defense technology leader quietly driving the militarization of artificial intelligence. From AI-powered drones to robotic ground vehicles and battlefield simulators, Elbit is embedding real-time autonomy into the backbone of modern warfare. Operating globally with deep ties to NATO and U.S. defense, the company blends rugged hardware with edge AI to deliver smart, deployable systems today—not in theory. With strong financials, a hybrid autonomy philosophy, and a broad defense portfolio, Elbit offers investors rare exposure to battlefield-ready AI systems reshaping the future of combat.
SoundThinking: AI at the Intersection of Public Safety and Civil Liberties
SoundThinking, formerly ShotSpotter, uses AI to deliver real-time public safety tools like gunshot detection, predictive patrol routing, and investigative search engines. As it expands into major U.S. cities, it’s drawing national attention—not just for innovation, but for fueling debate around AI in law enforcement, surveillance, bias, and civil rights.