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We recently published a list of 10 AI Stocks on Wall Street’s Radar. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Twilio Inc. (NYSE:TWLO) stands against other AI stocks on Wall Street’s radar.
Days after the Biden-era rule on AI chips export was rescinded, a bipartisan group of eight U.S. lawmakers has now introduced a bill requiring makers of artificial intelligence chips to include technology that verifies the location of their chips before exporting them.
Introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, the Chip Security Act will aim to address reports of U.S. export-controlled AI chips being smuggled into China.
The bill comes shortly after US President Donald Trump began his tour of the Middle East this week, announcing several deals that will send AI chips to countries in the Middle East. This has been despite growing opposition from some inside the US government.
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“In order for the United States to maintain our technological advantage, we must employ safeguards to help ensure export controls are not being circumvented, allowing these advanced AI chips to fall into the hands of nefarious actors.”
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Twilio Inc. (NYSE:TWLO)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 52
Twilio Inc. (NYSE:TWLO) is a leading cloud communications platform-as-a-service (CPaaS) company. On May 15, Analyst Meta Marshall from Morgan Stanley maintained a “Buy” rating on the stock with a $117.00 price target. Twilio has been advancing strategically and demonstrates significant growth potential, which has led to the buy rating. In particular, Twilio’s platform stood out at its recent Signal event, demonstrating how it can enhance B2C relationships through contextual data crucial for cross-selling opportunities. Even though financial details weren’t shared at the event, the company made it clear that Twilio is committed to simplifying its platform and improving its value proposition. The company has also announced a multi-year partnership with Microsoft to develop conversational AI solutions on Azure AI Foundry. This announcement will likely help to grow its reach.