DBS Analyst Maintains Hold on Intel Corporation (INTC) with $24.50 Target Amid Margin Pressures
AI is evolving rapidly with recent breakthroughs making it more accessible and efficient than ever. Smaller, cost-effective models are emerging, which are challenging the idea that cutting-edge AI requires massive resources. DeepSeek seems to be a great example of that.
Moreover, Tech Crunch reported that barely a week after DeepSeek unveiled its R1 reasoning AI model, Hugging Face has launched Open-R1, a project to replicate and fully open-source DeepSeek's R1 reasoning AI model, addressing concerns about its lack of transparency. While R1 has gained attention for its efficiency and top performance, Hugging Face aims to demystify its training process to promote responsible use and innovation. Using its Science Cluster, the team plans to recreate R1 and make it a foundation for future open-source models, emphasizing the collaborative benefits of openness in AI.
At CNBC's WorldWide Exchange, Zack Kass, an AI futurist and former Head of GTM at OpenAI, discussed the implications of a Chinese firm creating a GPT-4 equivalent model with remarkable efficiency. He highlighted how this reflects a shift from reliance on capital and scale toward innovation driven by necessity. Kass noted that while U.S. firms have benefited from abundant resources, China's limitations spurred creative breakthroughs, such as building a competitive model at a lower cost.
He addressed skepticism about claims regarding the model's development cost and chip usage and suggested that it is reasonable to assume the information is largely accurate. Kass also commented on the evolving role of national security in AI, emphasizing the private sector's growing involvement. While a U.S. executive order aimed at restricting China's access to chips may not have achieved its intended impact, it may have unintentionally fueled innovation.
Kass argued that the research behind AI models is becoming increasingly accessible, which could lead to more discoveries worldwide. He dismissed concerns over U.S. dominance in AI, framing this development as an opportunity for cheaper, widely available technology. On open source, Kass noted that the future likely involves a diverse ecosystem of models, rather than dominance by a single proprietary approach.
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Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) creates hardware, including processors and accelerators, to improve performance in AI applications.
On January 28, Tipranks reported that DBS analyst Amanda Tan maintained a Hold rating on Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) with a $24.50 price target. The rating reflects Intel's mixed performance, as its last financial results met revenue expectations but fell short on earnings due to impairment charges. Intel faces challenges in regaining market leadership, including delays in product launches and operational inefficiencies. The company is also dealing with widening losses in its Foundry division and costs related to its 5N4Y initiatives. While Intel is optimistic about long-term goals, near-term margin pressures persist, and competition from AMD and ARM-based rivals is still strong.
Overall INTC ranks 7th on our list of the AI stocks investors probably missed. While we acknowledge the potential of INTC as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter timeframe. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than INTC but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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