OpenAI’s highly anticipated artificial intelligence platform, ChatGPT, made its debut during the transition from November to December 2022, causing a seismic shift in the business landscape and even altering the dynamics of the stock market itself.
The impact of the AI revolution can be vividly seen in the market capitalization of the top 10 companies deeply involved in the technology sector. Research by Finbold revealed that these companies collectively gained a staggering $5.4 trillion in market cap from December 3, 2022, to June 5, 2024.
Among the standout beneficiaries of the AI frenzy was the renowned chipmaker Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), whose market cap skyrocketed from $420 billion to $2.8 trillion. While Nvidia’s phenomenal growth captured headlines, it was just one of many companies reaping the rewards of the AI boom.
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) strategically positioned itself as an early supporter and partner of OpenAI in 2019, enhancing its AI capabilities and experiencing substantial market cap growth as a result. However, despite the success stories, a concerning trend emerged with the majority of the growth being concentrated in a few key players.
Nvidia accounted for 45% of the total growth of the top 10 companies, with Microsoft, Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) dominating the remaining 55%. This trend persisted in the total market capitalizations, with the top 3 companies – Microsoft, Nvidia, and Alphabet – commanding a significant portion of the market share.
While AI has become a buzzword in the business world, it is not a one-size-fits-all solution for companies. The growth patterns of the top AI companies demonstrate that success in the sector is not guaranteed, even for companies at the forefront of technological innovation.
Despite pioneering advancements in AI, companies like Tesla Motors, Intel’s subsidiary Mobileye, and Adobe have experienced fluctuations in their market capitalizations, highlighting the complexities and uncertainties of the AI landscape. Tesla, for instance, despite its groundbreaking work in electric vehicles and AI, saw a decline in market cap following the AI boom initiated by ChatGPT’s release.