Artificial Intelligence

Beyond the hype: Navigating AI, blockchain, and metaverse investments.

As AI transforms industries, its massive energy appetite is straining existing infrastructure. Innovative solutions are needed to meet growing demands, driving investments in new energy sources and intelligent grid systems.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as the next foundational technology, poised to reshape industries globally. We recently sat down with Franklin Equity Group’s Matt Cioppa to ask his view on this multi-trillion-dollar opportunity and where he thinks AI is headed in 2025.

The evolution of GenAI will bring revolutionary change that will enable innovation, accelerate growth and boost the efficiency of the global economy, according to Jonathan Curtis of the Franklin Equity Group.

Artificial intelligence computing and its significant energy demands have caused the power and utilities industry to reassess electricity demand projections and the resources required to fulfill future economic growth.

This article examines the advantages of Ethereum as a protocol economy and how one could gain exposure to this breakthrough technology asset.

Learn how technological advances have shifted economic dynamics over different eras, and why the protocol economy may represent the most meaningful evolution yet.

In this issue of Disruptive Technology Views, we explore the advantages of public blockchains versus the disadvantages of private blockchains and outline the benefits of decentralized finance over traditional finance as they relate to the security lending markets.

Franklin Equity Group explores the transformative potential of generative artificial intelligence (genAI) and the parallels with the dot-com era, identifies long-term genAI winners, and outlines key investment considerations.

The metaverse’s integration with another transformative technology, AI, boosted the performance of tech stocks in 2023. Marcus Weyerer, Senior ETF Investment Strategist, EMEA, for Franklin Templeton ETFs, delves into the industrial and consumer applications of the metaverse, the role of AI in enhancing these experiences, and the significant growth potential and investment opportunities this virtual world holds.

A lot more happened in 2023 than artificial intelligence, the surprise economic soft landing and the Magnificent Seven. Franklin Equity Group highlights five important events that may have been overlooked.

Innovative technologies associated with the crypto domain are beginning to cross over and be piloted as part of the traditional financial infrastructure. Tracking developments in 2024 to determine how rapidly these experiments progress will be critical, according to Franklin Templeton Digital Assets.

With well-designed AI algorithms, investors can produce better outcomes. However, we still need professionals to operate AI tools to both guide and gut-check their recommendations. In this issue of Disruptive Technology Views, we provide more on the transformative power of AI in investment management.

AI, with its data analysis and predictive power, can revolutionize investing. However, humans remain a crucial part of the process. Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions provides use cases into how different investors can harness AI to achieve their desired outcomes and workflows.

Looking at the potential benefits, risks and societal changes of artificial intelligence from an investment lens with Stephen Dover, Head of Franklin Templeton Institute.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a key pillar of the digital transformation theme, which is driving significant disruption and spurring new growth. Grant Bowers, portfolio manager with Franklin Equity Group, offers a unique perspective of the challenges and benefits of this evolving and disruptive technology.