In this episode of Equity Mates - we're looking at AI - and explore an alternative thesis. Cause while it's easy to focus on big names like Google and Microsoft, there are alternate pathways to consider. One approach involves the 'picks and shovels' method—companies like NVIDIA that provide the tools for AI development. Another strategy is to focus on businesses that leverage AI's capabilities. Ren and Bryce bring in insights from Cathie Wood and Andrew Page, who highlight how Tesla, with its vast driving data, and Volpara, with its breast imaging data, benefit from AI.So, then we brainstorm on a broad array of companies harnessing AI. The usual suspects—social media giants like Meta, Bytedance, Twitter, search engine titan Google, and device leader Apple—are on our list. But beyond these are myriad firms with unique datasets ripe for AI training. The report from McKinsey is here. Big announcement from us – we’ve written a new book! It’s coming out on 22 August and you can pre-order now from Amazon or Booktopia. Keep your ears out for events that’ll celebrate the launch, but we look forward to sharing it with you!Want more Equity Mates? Click here. *****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****Equity Mates Investing Podcast is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.Equity Mates is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.