The transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. A recent McKinsey & Company research report estimates generative AI alone could add $2.6 trillion to $4.4 trillion in annual value across analyzed use cases -- comparable to the United Kingdom's entire gross domestic product.

AT&T (T) dropped its fourth-quarter earnings on Jan. 27, propelling its stock to new 52-week highs. Shares climbed 6.25% in the day’s trading session after the company exceeded Wall Street expectations and announced plans for substantial investments in artificial intelligence (AI).

The growing use of AI in health care settings has some states searching for guardrails. (Scripps News)

Artificial intelligence (AI) was the driving force behind many of the stock market's biggest winners in 2024. As big tech companies spend more and more on building out AI data centers and training large language models, several AI infrastructure companies are poised to continue benefiting throughout 2025.