It may seem like an innocuous date, but according to Evercore managing director Julian Emanuel, on that day everything changed. But which AI companies are strong picks? According to a recent report by FactSet, the word "AI" was used in more earnings calls last quarter than ever before. "It also includes Consumer companies, with below economy wide average Generative AI exposure (around 28% vs. 32%) yet who are Adapting Generative AI to improve the client experience and build (repeat) loyalty through superior service." Along with each company is its ticker, sector, market capitalization, estimated AI exposure, and Evercore analyst rating where applicable.

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Persons: Julian Emanuel, Nvidia's, FactSet, Evercore's Emanuel, Ed Hyman's, Emanuel, Evercore, Russell Organizations: Nvidia, Financial, Consumer