Key points in the AI stock landscape:
* From infrastructure to applications: The first phase was led by chip manufacturers and data center providers (such as NVIDIA, AMD, or TSMC). The next stage focuses on software and platform companies that can monetize practical AI applications in sectors such as healthcare, finance, and productivity.
* Selectivity and fundamentals: After the initial hype, the market demands solid financial results. Real revenue generation and sustainable operating margins are prioritized over mere speculation about the technology.
* Energy efficiency and resources: Companies focused on energy infrastructure, server cooling, and clean energy are gaining relevance due to the high electricity demand of dedicated data centers for model training and inference.
* Risks to watch: High valuations in the technology sector, government regulations on the use and development of AI, and the actual pace of corporate adoption.

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