1. Microsoft
AI Focus: Web Search, Image Generation
Microsoft has become the largest company in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector and computer technology in the last 4 decades. Added to this is the fact that the Windows desktop operating system is used by around 72% of the world's market.
In 2023, Microsoft invested in OpenAI for around $10 billion. This step is attempted in the use of ChatGPT and Bing's AI image creation. The latest news is that in May 2024, Microsoft tried to unite Windows, AI, and Arm for the Surface Laptop product.
2. Apple
AI Focus: Electronic, Language and Image Processing
Apple Inc is a leading company known for its iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch products.
In June 2024, Apple Inc released 'Apple Intelligence' as AI software that combines ChatAI with Siri. Allegedly, this feature presents a personal assistant to Siri and Writing Tools.
In its development, there will be features in the form of the ability to lock and hide applications, as well as schedule text delivery according to the user's wishes.
3. Meta (Facebook)
AI Focus: Social Networking
The Facebook company, which later changed its name to Meta, is one of the companies that oversees various social media. To name a few, there are Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and the latest is Oculus.
In February 2024, the Meta company announced the existence of AI technology to produce photorealistic content, both in the form of images and videos. Four months later, the company re-introduced AI Chatbot on the WhatsApp platform.
4. Alphabet
AI Focus: Web Searching
This technology company that has been around for 25 years has a flagship product in the form of the Google search engine. Google and its parent company, Alphabet, then tried to expand its sector in AI since 2017.
In 2023, Alphabet released Bard as an AI chatbot to compete with Microsoft's ChatGPT. Unfortunately, Bard has not been able to compete with ChatGPT.
In February 2024, Alphabet finally changed Bard's name to Gemini.
5. NVIDIA
AI Focus: GPU Manufacturer
NVIDIA is engaged in the field of graphics processing units (GPU) components which basically use several generative AI technologies. At least, this company has controlled 87% of the GPU market and has participated in the development of ChatGPT.
In April 2024, this company acquired 2 Israeli companies, namely Run:ai and Deci.
6. Tesla
Fokus AI: Vehicular AI, robotics, and clean energy
Elon Musk's company has had a vision from the start to reimagine the automotive industry through technology. One of its most popular products is the Tesla electric car.
This Tesla car is even considered to have surpassed the automotive industry. This is because the car's technology has a battery energy storage system and solar panels. The latest innovation is that this car also has a self-driving system.
7. Adobe
Fokus AI: Creative and Marketing Software
This company was founded in 1982 and is famous for software products such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Acrobat, and Creative Cloud. On average, users of this software are graphic designers for video editing, web development, and digital media creation.
In April 2024, Adobe launched the latest version, namely Firefly 3. Firefly 3 presents an AI model to be able to generate high-quality images.
