With artificial intelligence evolving at warp speed, betting on its future can feel both exciting and perilous.

Mega-cap tech companies riding the AI boom make up some 36% of the S&P 500, with Nvidia accounting for almost 8%. The dollars flowing into the data center buildout are so huge they’re providing a significant boost to the US economy. Meanwhile, AI is sparking worries about the demand for electricity and water near data centers.

For guidance on how to turn AI’s promise into profit, Bloomberg turned to four experts in the field, including Ark Invest’s Cathie Wood. They see opportunities ranging from identifying gene mutations to making robotaxis safer and faster.

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