In 2020, there were six companies that made up 25% of the S&P 500 and you know which ones they are: Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google, and Microsoft. The common denominator driving the growth for all of these companies is Artificial Intelligence. Google’s CEO, Sundar Pichai has described the development of AI as “more profound than fire or electricity,” but it is still very misunderstood. Everyone has a sci-fi image that appears in their head when they hear about AI, but what actually is it? Where did it come from? How fast is it growing? To answer these questions, Trey Lockerbie sits down with New York Times writer and author Cade Metz, to discuss his new book, Genius Makers, which lays out the story of how AI came to be. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: 0:00 - Intro 05:08 - The history of AI 18:50 - How it works and why it is used 20:30 - The challenges for AI ahead 33:30 - Some ethical dilemmas surrounding it and most importantly; 44:19 - Which companies will benefit from it the most Subscribe to We Study Billionaires podcast show: https://open.spotify.com/show/28RHOkXkuHuotUrkCdvlOP To access our show notes, courses or forums, go to theinvestorspodcast.com. ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ADDITIONAL INVESTING RESOURCES: Ask the Investors: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_xlkwLDH1F8msJn1pD3z95KuFLQWPuf- Asset Allocation Course: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_xlkwLDH1F9coxc1aExB8xbw9daFDF6P Real Estate Investing: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_xlkwLDH1F_p00VYv3psJ8rhDAGOvR5W Millennial Investing: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_xlkwLDH1F-NVcnR47rMkT0ByTWQBvBf ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ Download Stig & Preston's 1-page checklist for finding great stock picks: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/form-youtube-checklist/ Have a question? Get your voice heard on the show: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/your-questions/ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any decisions consult a professional. This show is copyrighted by The Investor’s Podcast Network. Written permission must be granted before syndication or rebroadcasting.