AI 50
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Technology and How It's Reshaping The Future
Our fourth annual AI 50 list, produced in partnership with Sequoia Capital, recognizes standouts in privately-held North American companies making the most interesting and effective use of artificial intelligence technology.
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$500B
Projected AI research and applications amount by 2024
$15.7T
AI contribution to global economy by 2030
$426M
Funding for 6sense
13
are Unicorns, valued at $1B or more
Advancing Forward with Tech
This year’s list launches with new AI-generated design and and multiple funding round announcements that came about after our esteemed panel of judges laid down their metaphorical pencils. Inductees reflect the booming VC interest as well as the growing variability in AI-focused startups making unique uses of existing technologies, others developing their own and many simply enabling other companies to add AI to their business model.
AI—like any technology in history—is neutral. It’s what we do with it that counts, so it’s our responsibility, as an AI ecosystem, to drive it in the right direction. ”
Rana el Kaliouby
CEO, Affectiva
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