Can companies be competitive without AI?

Hello, spudsters. FRY-nancial FRY-day is upon us! That means it is time to look at where the money is going and how AI is involved. 💸

*The content provided in this newsletter is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.*

🤯 MYSTERY AI LINK 🤯

(The mystery link can lead to ANYTHING AI-related: tools, memes, articles, videos, and more…)

🔨 AI FINANCE TOOLS OF THE DAY

📲 Fidget (App): Use AI to budget with confidence. → Check it out

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SALTY STORIES OF THE WEEK 🧂

Want some seasoning? Here are the saltiest AI stories in FRY-nance from this week:

• Smarsh, a leader in communications data and intelligence, released its 2025 Communications Compliance Survey, shedding light on how financial firms are navigating AI adoption amidst regulatory uncertainty. The survey found that nearly 8 in 10 companies view AI implementation as critical to success in the industry. (Read More)

• Meta has announced plans to build a $10 billion AI data center in northeast Louisiana. The facility promises 500 permanent jobs and 5,000 temporary construction jobs for Richland Parish, an area historically reliant on agriculture with a 25% poverty rate. Meta will also invest $200 million in local road and water infrastructure. (Read More)

• C3.ai, a leading provider of enterprise AI software, has raised its fiscal 2025 revenue forecast, driven by strong demand as businesses seek AI tools to enhance workflows. The company now projects revenue between $378 million and $398 million, up from its earlier range of $370 million to $395 million. The company’s stock is up over 30% YTD. (Read More)

THIS WEEK’S DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH 💎

My wife told me I needed to work on my communication skills … at least I think that’s what she said. To be honest, I wasn’t really listening. 🤷‍♂️

This week’s diamond in the rough: Twilio (TWLO)

How is AI helping Twilio? Twilio is leveraging AI to enhance its communication platform, which offers customer service and contact center solutions for companies. By embedding AI into its offerings, Twilio enables businesses to automate and personalize interactions, streamlining operations and improving customer experiences.

Want some numbers? Twilio’s recent third-quarter performance highlights its strong growth trajectory, backed by its 90% increase in stock price since September. Over the past quarter, revenue increased by 10%, driven by both new customer acquisitions and higher spending by existing ones. Active customer accounts also rose to 320,000, while its dollar-based net expansion rate improved to 105%. As more companies look for ways to implement AI into their operations, analysts project a 17% increase in earnings in 2025.

HOW ARE THE MAGNIFICENT 7 DOING? 📈

FRY-NANCIAL TOOL OF THE WEEK 🔧

Q: Why did the man put his money in the freezer?

A: He wanted cold hard cash! 💰

What is the tool? Yotta is a financial management solution that rewards users for saving money.

How does it work?

1. Download the app.

2. Register an account.

3. Save money through deposits, and get 0.2% back as a reward.

4. Deposits enter you in weekly draws for up to $10 million.

FRY-AI FANATIC OF THE WEEK 🍟

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YESTERDAY’S POLL RESULTS 📊

Featured comments:

“Have y’all never seen a horror movie?” (No 👎)

“As long as parents have a way to monitor the interactions.” (Yes 🤖)

“The last thing we need is more kids detached from the world.” (No 👎)

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