We recently compiled a list of the 10 AI Stocks on Wall Street’s Radar Right Now. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:CRM) stands against the other AI stocks.

The research preview of the latest GPT-4.5 model from ChatGPT creator OpenAI has been released. The preview, released for Pro users and developers worldwide, will also be expanded for access in the coming weeks. According to the company, it is their largest and best model for ChatGPT yet. It comes with an enhanced ability to recognize patterns, generate creative insights without reasoning, and also show greater emotional intelligence.

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The company stated that early testing has shown that GPT-4.5 seems more natural. The model’s broader knowledge base, enhanced ability to follow user intent, and greater “EQ” allow it to be better at writing, programming, and solving practical problems. The company also expects it to hallucinate less than other models.

OpenAI is currently sharing the model as a research preview to better understand its strengths and limitations. CEO Sam Altman has deemed it "a giant, expensive model," revealing how the company ran out of GPU capacity to roll out to user tiers at the same time.

"We will add tens of thousands of GPUs next week ... this isn't how we want to operate, but it's hard to perfectly predict growth surges that lead to GPU shortages”.

-CEO Sam Altman

Tencent has also launched an AI model to compete in the AI race. According to Tencent, the model has the ability to answer queries faster than the famous DeepSeek's R1. Known as The Hunyuan Turbo S, the model can reply to queries within a second. This makes it unique from models such as the DeepSeek R1, Hunyuan T1, and other slow thinking models that need to 'think for a while before answering”.

Tests have further shown how Turbo S' capabilities have matched DeepSeek-V3 in fields like knowledge, math, and reasoning. The company has also highlighted the usage costs of the new model are many times cheaper than its previous iterations, signifying how DeepSeek's open-source and low-pricing strategy has led other leading companies to follow suit.

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Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:CRM)

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Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:CRM) is a cloud-based CRM company that has gained popularity after the launch of its AI-powered platform called Agentforce. On February 26, Analyst Keith Weiss from Morgan Stanley maintained a “Buy” rating on the stock and kept the price target at $405.00. Weiss’s buy rating stems from Salesforce’s robust performance in key investor metrics. In particular, its current remaining performance obligations (cRPO) have grown at 11% on a constant currency basis, surpassing both the company’s guidance and investor expectations.

The growth implies a strong demand for the company’s offerings, the firm noted. Moreover, strategic initiatives such as Agentforce and DataCloud/AI offerings have gained substantial momentum, with more than 3,000 Agentforce transactions signed in the quarter and a significant increase in annual recurring revenue. These positive developments coupled with management’s focus on expanding operating margins and maintaining a solid growth trajectory contribute to the buy rating.

Overall CRM ranks 3rd on our list of AI stocks that are on Wall Street's radar right now. While we acknowledge the potential of CRM as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than CRM but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.

 

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