Attached is the notes from Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI for reference.
This year is going to be wild—change is hitting at breakneck speed, with both opportunities and threats. Most business models will have no choice but to evolve for the better."
The race among xAi, google and OpenAI is getting furious and the product launches have become more frequent.
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AI’s Rapid Evolution: Spotting the Losers, Identifying the Winners
It’s becoming increasingly easy to identify the sectors / professionals at risk. Companies and consultants that primarily offer manpower for repetitive tasks—such as IT-enabled services (ITeS) or basic web and mobile application development—are facing obsolescence. These roles are being rapidly automated, leaving little room for traditional service models to survive.
On the other hand, identifying the clear winners requires a more nuanced view. Leading the charge are product-focused companies that provide the infrastructure for AI development—names like NVIDIA, Qualcomm (Snapdragon), and public cloud giants such as Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft. These firms are not only enabling AI innovation but also shaping its future.
Another tier of frontrunners includes organizations with access to vast datasets, significant compute power (or the capital to acquire it), skilled talent, and visionary leadership. Companies like Alphabet, xAI, Microsoft, and OpenAI are well-positioned to dominate this space.
Then come the strategic integrators—companies that may not build foundational AI models but are investing heavily to embed AI into their core operations. Examples include Amazon Retail integrating AI-driven tools like Roku into its e-commerce platform, Microsoft embedding Copilot into Office products, LinkedIn enhancing user experience with AI recommendations, and xAI integrating Grok into X (formerly Twitter).
The real challenge lies in predicting how non-tech sectors—manufacturing, CPG, automotive, retail, aerospace—will adapt. The key differentiator will be whether these companies possess curated historical data, the resources to invest in AI, and leadership that recognizes AI as a transformative force rather than just another tech trend.
As investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala once noted, he would ask companies what ERP system they used—if it was SAP, he saw it as a sign of scalable vision. A similar lens can be applied today: does the company have structured historical data on customers, products, and inventory? If so, and if its leadership is AI-aware, it stands a strong chance of gaining a competitive edge.
For shareholders, a critical question to ask promoters is: What is your AI vision? Are they embracing it—or still in denial? The companies that can deeply integrate AI into their business processes will be the ones delivering superior services and long-term value.
You should point out changes and companies in Indian context. Everybody knows about Nvidia, microsoft and OpenAI that information is freely and amply available.
Yes please provide and elaborate based upon Indian listed companies for better understanding
He did. You just failed to comprehend it.
Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, predicts that by 2026, the first billion-dollar company with just one human employee will emerge. His reasoning hinges on the rapid advancement of AI, enabling a solo founder to deploy AI agents across various business functions—coding, marketing, legal compliance, and customer service—effectively running a complex enterprise with minimal human involvement. Exciting times ahead!
Such companies will likely exhibit unique characteristics. They will be highly automated, relying on AI-driven workflows to optimize efficiency. Scalability will be a defining trait, as AI systems can operate 24/7 without human limitations. These businesses will also be capital-efficient, avoiding massive payroll expenses and leveraging AI to minimize costs. Additionally, they’ll thrive on data-driven decision-making, using AI analytics to adapt to markets in real time. Personalization will be another strength, as AI enables hyper-targeted customer engagement.
These AI-driven enterprises will likely emerge in business verticals where automation and intelligence can generate outsized value. Potential sectors include software development, content creation, financial analysis, AI-driven healthcare solutions, personalized education platforms, and algorithmic trading. Some could focus on niche e-commerce models, leveraging AI to handle logistics, customer interactions, and growth strategies with little human intervention.
While this vision is groundbreaking, it raises important questions: How will regulations adapt? What ethical concerns might arise when businesses become largely AI-driven? As AI accelerates, we may witness solo founders building billion-dollar ventures faster than ever, reshaping industries in the process.
From PayPal to AI Powerhouse: Musk and Thiel’s Legacy Fuels xAI-Palantir Financial Revolution
On May 6, 2025, xAI (Elon Musk), Palantir (Peter Thiel), and TWG Global partnered to advance AI in financial services, integrating xAI’s Grok models, Palantir’s analytics, and TWG’s expertise to enhance efficiency and decision-making in the sector. This collaboration builds on Musk and Thiel’s historic partnership, which began in the late 1990s with X.com and Confinity merging into PayPal in 2000. Despite Musk’s ousting as CEO, their work revolutionized payments, earning Musk $165-180 million from PayPal’s 2002 eBay sale. Thiel’s $20 million SpaceX investment in 2008 enabled Musk’s aerospace innovations, birthing the “PayPal Mafia” and reshaping global tech. The duo is back—let’s see what miracle they create this time.
On May 6, 2025, xAI (Elon Musk), Palantir (Peter Thiel), and TWG Global partnered to advance AI in financial services, integrating xAI’s Grok models, Palantir’s analytics, and TWG’s expertise to enhance efficiency and decision-making in the sector.
This collaboration builds on Musk and Thiel’s historic partnership, which began in the late 1990s with X.com and Confinity merging into PayPal in 2000. Despite Musk’s ousting as CEO, their work revolutionized payments, earning Musk $165-180 million from PayPal’s 2002 eBay sale. Thiel’s $20 million SpaceX investment in 2008 enabled Musk’s aerospace innovations, birthing the “PayPal Mafia” and reshaping global tech.
The duo is back—let’s see what miracle they create this time.
AI Winners vs. Losers: Sector and company specific
To qualify this topic for this forum, it ultimately boils down to a single question: which company will be able to leverage AI, benefit from it, and which one will be a loser? This article is a modest start to this exercise and will need to be tracked on a continuous basis, as many things must go right for companies that aim to take advantage of AI.
The key factor in determining whether a company can leverage AI as a tailwind or risk being sidelined by competitors using it to their advantage lies in the mindset of its promoters. A company with an AI-driven vision is poised for growth, while one trapped in AI denial may face inevitable disruption., and not AI denial.
The following is a list of companies that show promise due to their adaptive leadership, IT assets, and tech-focused business models. As an investor, my circle of competence is limited to technology and financial services; however, the cardinal rule remains the same: an adaptive mindset by the promoter, a risk-taking team, curated data, top-class IT infrastructure, an IT-first mindset, and readiness to invest in human resources.
Financial Services:
In position to leverage AI: Zerodha, , ICICI Bank, IEX & MCX (Not sure but has a strong case).
Likely to lag and probably stay behind: HDFC Bank, Kotak Bank, Motilal Oswal (Not sure).
Technology:
In position to leverage AI: Fintechs like Zerodha, Razorpay, Lendingkart, Policybazaar (not sure), Groww, Persistent (as they have a product mindset serving top U.S. product companies and can leverage it).
Likely to lag and probably stay behind: Most IT service companies that lack a product mindset like Wipro, TCS, Coforgre, Mindtree, etc.
Pharma:
Though I don’t track this field much, it has the highest potential for optimization. The drug discovery cycle is likely to be reduced by at least 50% in the next five years. I don’t actively track this field; however, R&D giants and their Indian subsidiaries are likely to benefit the most.
In position to leverage AI: Novartis, Biocon, Serum, Bharat Biotech.
Likely to lag and probably stay behind (not sure): Not sure; however, those in the commodity generic space may be impacted as collateral damage.
Auto:
I curiously track this field to keep reminding myself that this is where disruption is happening at the fastest. This field is going through huge disruption because of the internal combustion (IC) to electric vehicle (EV) transition and because of the ride-hailing like Uber and Lyft.
In position to leverage AI: Likely winners—Uber, Tesla, BYD—are likely to win because of these tailwinds and their capability to invest in AI-led autonomous driving. Suzuki, because of its integrated battery, may survive and is also a likely winner.
Likely to lag and probably stay behind: Likely losers—Maruti, Hyudai, Nissan, GM, etc.—because of the existing headwinds against the ICE. Tata Motors India may do well because of Indian PV and Tata Technologies; however, it is likely to be a loser as their major PV revenue comes from JLR, which is likely to see the impact. These losers are not due to AI alone but due to the ongoing transition. AI will act as one more reason for their accelerated downfall.
All PV transportation companies will become the ground for AI through autonomous driving.
In a subsequent section, I will try elaborating on few winners; however, this is an evolving journey, and as I said earlier, many things must go right to make it happen.
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The implementation of AI will be directly tied to a country’s power availability, influencing both scalability and cost. As AI adoption accelerates, it will drive sustained demand for energy, creating long-term opportunities for power generation, transmission, and exchanges. Companies like Tata Power, Power Grid, and IEX stand to benefit significantly from this shift over the next decade. This transformation underscores the critical role of energy infrastructure in shaping AI-driven economies.
Look beyond the buzz. Agentic AI will progress and will have significant impact. But to make your next money check how Nivdia has partnered with Dell, Erricson to build AI factory. I believe this is the next big thing after just Data Centre EPC boom.
Balanced view
