AI Startups Face Uphill Battle Against Tech Giants, But Sustainability and Specialized Areas Offer Paths to Success
• Technology giants like Microsoft are investing heavily in AI, making it harder for startups to compete • For AI startups to succeed today, they need an impressive, defensible product that giants may acquire • Promising startup areas include sustainable businesses using AI to enhance products and efficiency • Companies supporting AI implementation like chip makers and cloud services have high valuation potential • Intersections like AI + cybersecurity and AI + healthtech offer prospects for dramatic growth