图片来源：Bloomberg-Getty Images 华尔街对人工智能的巨额押注正使得科技界部分顶尖领袖的财富持续攀升。 黄仁勋的薪酬包含非股权激励计划中的600万美元、3880万美元股票奖励，以及用于住宅安保、司机服 务、安全监控和汽车费用的350万美元。 苹果首席执行官蒂姆·库克（Tim Cook）2024年的薪酬超过7460万美元，其中包含5810万美元股票奖 励、1200万美元非股权激励计划薪酬及150万美元其他薪酬。 尽管如此，许多人警告称，这可能是即将破裂的泡沫，类似于90年代末的互联网泡沫。但就目前而言， 只要微软乘着人工智能的东风，其首席执行官的薪酬便会随之增长。该公司在一份文件中表示，纳德拉 的薪酬中约90%为微软股票，其中包括250万美元的薪水。 纳德拉在2014年成为微软第三任首席执行官，彼时其薪酬总额为8430万美元。董事会薪酬委员会在致股 东信中指出，此次加薪旨在表彰其成功将微软"塑造为这一代技术变革中当之无愧的人工智能领导者"。 纳德拉的薪酬与其他科技公司首席执行官对比 相较于其他科技公司领导者，纳德拉的薪酬极为可观。例如，英伟达（Nvidia）首席执行官黄仁勋 （Jensen ...

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随着美国股市接连创下历史新高，人工智能芯片制造商英伟达（NVDA）的估值已飙升至4万亿美元以 上，专业投资者一直在想方设法，试图在享受牛市红利的同时，避免承担过度风险。 一些人将目光投向了90年代的互联网热潮，那股浪潮从初创公司蔓延至电信和科技行业。当时，对冲基 金的玩法是，在估值过高的股票见顶前抛售，并选择其他仍有上涨空间的股票，从而成功驾驭了那波行 情。 欧洲最大资产管理公司Amundi的多元资产主管兼意大利首席投资官Francesco Sandrini说，"我们现在做 的，就是1998年到2000年间奏效的那一套。" 他指出了华尔街出现的一些非理性繁荣迹象，例如市场对大型AI股票的风险期权进行疯狂交易。但他 表示，预计这股新的科技热情将持续下去，并希望通过押注于估值合理、有望接力上涨的资产来锁定收 益。 Sandrini表示，这需要努力寻找"市场迄今未能发现的最高增长机会"，他已将资金投向软件集团、机器 人技术和亚洲股市的科技领域。 其他投资者也预计，在英伟达股价两年内上涨超过两倍后，一些人将逐步撤出"七巨头"，但他们仍希望 在人工智能领域内保持多元化投资。 从历史上看，把握泡沫的不同阶段是参与其中的一 ...

Core Viewpoint - Microsoft is facing backlash over its new Gaming Copilot feature in Windows 11, which raises privacy concerns and impacts performance negatively for gamers [1][11]. Privacy Concerns - Players have reported that Gaming Copilot monitors and captures gameplay footage, uploading this data to Microsoft for AI model training, contradicting the company's FAQ stating that screenshots would not be saved or used for training [3][6]. - The default setting for "Model training on text" is enabled, meaning users may unknowingly allow Microsoft to access their gameplay data unless they manually disable it [6][7]. - In addition to text data, Gaming Copilot collects voice chat data, personalized data, and conversation content with the AI assistant, requiring users to navigate through multiple settings to disable these features [7][8]. Performance Issues - The Gaming Copilot feature has been reported to negatively affect game performance, with frame rates dropping significantly when model training is enabled [9]. - For instance, while playing "Dead As Disco," frame rates dropped to 70 FPS with Copilot enabled, compared to a stable 84-89 FPS when it was disabled, highlighting the resource strain on lower-end devices [9][10]. - Accessing or exporting data captured by Gaming Copilot requires running Microsoft Edge, which further consumes system resources [9]. Trust Erosion - The controversy surrounding the default data upload feature, combined with Microsoft's recent decisions, has led to a growing distrust among players [11][12]. - Recent actions include raising prices for Xbox consoles and development kits, increasing Game Pass subscription fees by 50%, and laying off over 9,000 employees while prioritizing AI initiatives [12][14]. - Players express that they prioritize system performance and privacy over AI assistance, indicating that without addressing these fundamental issues, Gaming Copilot may be viewed as an unnecessary burden [12].

Earnings Reports Overview - Next Wednesday and Thursday are significant earnings days with over 39 reports each [1] - Major tech companies reporting next Wednesday include Microsoft Corporation, Alphabet Inc., and Meta Platforms Inc. after market close [1] - On Thursday, Apple Inc. and Amazon.com Inc. are expected to be major market movers, alongside pre-market reports from Eli Lilly and Company and Merck & Company Inc. [1] - Next Friday, energy companies Exxon Mobil Corporation and Chevron Corporation will report before market open [1] - Major healthcare companies UnitedHealth Group Incorporated and Novartis AG will report pre-market next Tuesday, while Visa Inc. will report after market close [1]

Core Insights - The AI "arms race" in Silicon Valley has led top researchers and executives to work 80 to 100 hours a week, likening the atmosphere to warfare [1] - Companies like Microsoft, Anthropic, Google, Meta, Apple, and OpenAI view their current efforts as a historic mission to compete and explore new ways to democratize AI [1] - The competition for AI talent has intensified, with companies like Meta offering high salaries to attract top researchers, making this talent a precious resource [1] Group 1 - The work intensity in AI companies is extremely high, with some startups requiring contracts that mandate over 80 hours of work per week [2] - Employees are motivated by fierce competition and a desire to explore new model possibilities, leading to a culture of "overwork" [2] - Companies are providing amenities to support nearly round-the-clock work, including weekend meals and constant office presence [2] Group 2 - The most stressful periods occur during the development of new models or products, with work hours exceeding the familiar "996" model [3][4] - Some employees refer to their work schedule as the "002" model, working from midnight to midnight with minimal breaks [4] - Despite the exhaustion, many employees choose this intense work schedule voluntarily, driven by the excitement of innovation [4] Group 3 - The rapid pace of AI development has compressed the time between research breakthroughs and product launches from years to mere weeks [5] - Companies are racing to meet the enormous demand for AI products, with 90% of Fortune 500 companies already using AI [5] - The additional responsibilities taken on by managers are referred to as a "second shift," prompting the development of AI tools to enhance productivity [5][6] Group 4 - The focus on work hours has shifted towards utilizing AI to manage workloads, with the goal of making AI the one that works around the clock instead of the employees [6][7] - The industry is exploring how AI can be integrated into daily tasks to alleviate the burden on human workers [6][7]

Market Overview - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for September is set to be released at 8:30 AM Eastern, which is expected to significantly influence monetary policy expectations and could lead to market volatility if it deviates from forecasts [1] - Updated readings on Manufacturing, Services, and Composite PMIs for October will be released at 9:45 AM Eastern, providing insights into economic momentum following the Federal Reserve's policy stance [2] SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) - SPY opens at 673.75, with potential upward movement towards 675.00, 676.20, and possibly 677.40 if bullish momentum continues [4] - If SPY falls below 673.75, it may decline to 672.45, with further downside risks reaching 671.15 and 669.95 [5] Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (QQQ) - QQQ starts at 613.75, with upward targets at 614.90, 616.05, and 617.20 if bullish sentiment prevails [6] - A drop below 613.75 could lead to declines towards 612.50 and 611.30, with further weakness potentially reaching 610.10 [7] Apple Inc. (AAPL) - AAPL opens at 260.50, with potential upward movement towards 261.45, 262.40, and 263.35 if the stock holds above its recent higher base [8] - If AAPL slips below 260.50, it may decline to 259.55, with further downside risks reaching 258.60 and 257.65 [9] Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) - MSFT begins at 521.75, with upward targets at 522.95, 524.20, and 525.40 if bullish momentum continues [10] - A break below 521.75 could lead to declines towards 520.55 and 519.35, with heavier downside risks reaching 518.10 [11] NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) - NVDA opens at 183.25, with potential upward movement towards 184.30, 185.35, and 186.40 if accumulation continues [12] - If NVDA loses 183.25, it may decline to 182.20, with further downside risks reaching 181.15 and 180.10 [13] Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL) - GOOGL starts at 256.25, with upward targets at 257.20, 258.15, and 259.10 if the stock maintains its positive tone [14] - A failure to hold above 256.25 could lead to declines towards 255.25 and 254.20, with deeper selling risks reaching 253.15 [15] Meta Platforms Inc (META) - META opens at 737.50, with potential upward movement towards 739.70, 741.85, and 744.00 if bullish sentiment remains strong [16] - If META falls below 737.50, it may decline to 735.35, with further downside risks reaching 733.20 and 731.10 [17] Tesla Inc. (TSLA) - TSLA begins at 446.25, with upward targets at 447.85, 449.45, and 451.00 if buyers build a firmer base [18] - A drop below 446.25 could lead to declines towards 444.65 and 443.05, with heavier downside risks reaching 441.50 [19]

Security Risks - Microsoft warns 400 million Windows users that unsupported PCs are vulnerable to hackers, posing a significant security risk [1] Upgrade Urgency - Microsoft urges Windows users to upgrade to Windows 11 to avoid potential security breaches [1]

Core Insights - The article emphasizes the importance of Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO) as a key indicator of future revenue in the AI investment landscape, highlighting the complexities and uncertainties behind this seemingly positive metric [5][6][8]. RPO Overview - RPO represents the portion of legally binding contracts that a company has yet to fulfill and recognize as revenue, excluding optional renewals or contracts with minimal penalties for termination [8]. - A growing RPO balance typically indicates strong new orders and solid customer relationships, while a declining RPO may signal slowing sales momentum or shorter contract durations [8]. RPO Growth Among Key Players - Significant RPO growth has been observed among major companies in the AI ecosystem over the past six quarters: - Microsoft: RPO increased by 55% - Coreweave: RPO surged by 218% - Oracle: RPO skyrocketed by 411%, with a notable increase of approximately $65 billion from just four customers [9]. RPO Quality Analysis - Not all RPOs are equal; the quality and composition of RPO vary significantly among companies. For instance, Oracle and Coreweave's large RPOs stem from long-term contracts, while Microsoft, Amazon, and Google have shorter contract durations [13]. - The ratio of RPO to the last 12 months' revenue reveals that Coreweave and Oracle have ratios of 14.4x and 8.5x, respectively, compared to Microsoft's 1.3x and Amazon's and Google's approximately 0.3x [14][16]. Valuation Implications - Comparing RPO to market capitalization provides insights into valuation impacts. Coreweave and Oracle's RPO accounts for 81% and 60% of their market value, respectively, while Microsoft's ratio is only 9% [18][19]. - This disparity indicates that investors attribute a significant portion of Coreweave and Oracle's value to their contracted future revenues, whereas Microsoft, Amazon, and Google are valued based on broader growth opportunities [20]. Nvidia's Unique Model - In contrast to the RPO surges of other companies, Nvidia's RPO has remained at a lower average of $1.8 billion over the past year, reflecting its unique "optional procurement" business model, which does not involve binding commitments before order submission [24]. - This model provides Nvidia with flexibility but limits revenue visibility through RPO metrics [26]. Conclusion - RPO serves as a powerful tool for assessing future growth certainty in the AI sector, but it is crucial to analyze the underlying contract durations, profit margins, execution risks, and customer concentration [26][29].

Core Insights - Simpson Associates has secured funding from Beech Tree Private Equity to accelerate its business growth plans, enhancing its position as a leading data transformation business [1][5] - The investment will enable Simpson Associates to broaden service capabilities in emerging technologies and pursue strategic acquisitions [5][7] Company Overview - Simpson Associates is headquartered in York with an additional office in Sheffield, providing data transformation services to various sectors including policing, financial services, healthcare, and government [2] - The company employs over 100 data and AI professionals and is recognized for its technical expertise and client-focused approach [4] Service Offerings - The company offers an end-to-end service that includes strategic advice, technical build, and managed operations, helping clients define and implement their data strategies [3][8] - Simpson Associates specializes in AI-powered platform implementations and managed services, turning complex data into actionable insights [8][9] Partnership and Growth Strategy - The partnership with Beech Tree will provide significant investment to accelerate organic growth and expand sector-specific offerings [5][11] - Beech Tree Private Equity invests between £10 million and £40 million in fast-growing profitable businesses, focusing on technology and tech-enabled services [11]