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Analysts at Jefferies recently ranked the so-called "Magnificent Seven" stocks based on which ones they thought would outperform in 2025. The name refers to a group of leading mega-cap tech stocks that have been helping lead the market higher the past couple of years.

Google is reportedly planning a global push to train workers on artificial intelligence (AI). It's part of a broader effort by the tech giant to shape policies and perceptions ahead of an uptick in AI regulation, Reuters reported Saturday (Jan. 25).

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While the market has continued its winning ways to start the year, there are still some attractive investment opportunities -- even in the technology sector. Technology continues to help shape the world we live in and artificial intelligence (AI) appears to have the potential to be a game changer for multiple sectors of the economy.

The stock market roared higher last year, and some of the biggest gainers operate in one specific field: artificial intelligence (AI). The technology promises to revolutionize many industries -- from healthcare to automobiles -- with innovations such as AI-powered medical devices and autonomous driving systems.

Alphabet's Google, already facing an unprecedented regulatory onslaught, is looking to shape public perception and policies on artificial intelligence ahead of a global wave of AI regulation.

Quantum computing has been an up-and-down investment theme over the past few months. The rage kicked off when Alphabet (GOOG 1.16%) (GOOGL 1.13%) announced a breakthrough with its Willow quantum computing chip, and any stock associated with quantum computing rose on the news of the announcement.

Google DeepMind Chief Operations Officer Lila Ibrahim discussed the changes that the Trump administration may bring, regulating artificial intelligence, upskilling jobs and what's ahead for the company's AI model Gemini 2.0. She speaks with Francine Lacqua in an interview on the sidelines of the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos.

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