During the 2025 Buffett Shareholders Meeting, Andre Meyer, a professor at New York University, discussed three major trends in AI investment: the global expansion of AI services, AI's transformative impact on quantitative investing, and its revolutionary influence on overall investment and asset allocation.
Firstly, the global expansion of AI services is a significant opportunity for Chinese AI companies. This is driven by several factors, including the open-source initiatives like DeepSeek, which lower the barriers for creating AI applications. Additionally, China's vast pool of data annotation talent provides a competitive edge in developing specialized AI applications for vertical markets.
Secondly, AI is reshaping quantitative investment strategies. Deep learning is revolutionizing high-frequency trading by uncovering complex nonlinear relationships. AI systems can automatically construct strategies in response to events, such as natural disasters, by analyzing historical market impacts.
Lastly, AI is transforming investment processes and asset allocation through AI Agents. These systems allow investors to engage with stock-specific AI Agents, facilitating advanced analysis and collaborative insights. This democratization of investment capabilities empowers individual investors with institutional-level tools.