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Investors in Asia are now focusing more on how artificial intelligence translates into actual revenue and earnings rather than just investing based on technological exposure, according to a Bank of America survey. Chris Oberoi, head of Asia-Pacific research at BofA Global Research, emphasizes that the primary concern is whether AI improves productivity and can be monetized effectively. Meanwhile, President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump are scheduled to meet in Washington to discuss trade and technology between their nations.

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Asian investors now require concrete proof that artificial intelligence (AI) investments can generate actual revenue and earnings rather than just exposure to the technology, according to a Bank of America survey. Chris Oberoi, head of Asia-Pacific research at BofA Global Research, emphasized that the focus has shifted towards AI's ability to boost productivity and be monetized. As this sector matures, investors are increasingly demanding evidence that AI can directly enhance business performance financially. Meanwhile, President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump are set to meet in Washington on Thursday, where trade and technology issues will likely dominate discussions between the world’s two largest economies.

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Asia investors demand AI revenue proof as focus shifts from exposure to earnings: BofA asserted

focus → demand → earnings

Investments in artificial intelligence increasingly hinge on monetisation, Bank of America survey finds, as ‘fundamentals drive everything’ asserted

fundamentals → hinge → everything

Investors in Asia are demanding clearer evidence that artificial intelligence can translate into revenue and earnings, rather than simply seeking exposure to the technology, as the sector moves into a more mature phase, according to Chris Oberoi, head of Asia-Pacific research at Bank of America (BofA) Global Research. “The issue increasingly is: does it add to productivity, and is it being monetised,” Oberoi said. uncertain

Oberoi → demand → productivity

trade → prepare → economies

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