Microsoft and Alphabet seen as AI software leaders

The Motley Fool argues Microsoft and Alphabet sit at the forefront of AI software as AI infrastructure spending is projected to hit $1.3 trillion next year. Microsoft already has 30 million paid Copilot subscribers, up 50% in a few months, and launched a Copilot app bundling agents like Autopilot.

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