In today’s episode, we are joined by Equity Research Analyst Evan Zehnal and Equity Research Associate Vishal Chopra to discuss the evolving AI landscape and its growing impact across the investing sector. Evan talks about the current AI narrative, its impact and benefits, and how AI is being used by companies. Vishal expands on the shift in corporate budgets over the last two years, how companies aim to tighten their spending, and what these implications are for AI’s adoption. Evan and Vishal both discuss the role of blockchain in the authentication process, and how to ensure data reliability.  They touch on questions including how are companies using these measures amid pricing and cybersecurity concerns?  Evan and Vishal also discuss the current artificial pull and push of the software cycle, and how companies are looking to branch out from some of the main semiconductor providers. Recorded on June 7, 2024. At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information. For the third year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked the #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2023 Environics’ Advisor Digital Experience Study.