Physical AI: New rules of the game for the economy and investors

Artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving at a rapid pace. It is no longer merely a digital application but is increasingly becoming the control and decision-making authority for machines operating in the real world. This so-called physical AI is fundamentally transforming our economy and society. The opportunities and risks are correspondingly diverse. Felix Brill, Chief Investment Officer at VP Bank, and his team of authors are convinced: Those who recognize early on that the rules of the game are changing can benefit from it, whether as an employee, entrepreneur, or investor. After all, technological progress opens up new opportunities for asset allocation. Physical AI is based on a complex interplay of software and hardware, and that is precisely what makes it so attractive: the range of potential beneficiaries is broad.

But what are intelligent machines capable of achieving? What elements must work together to enable robots to move autonomously in the real world? And where should boundaries be drawn from an ethical or legal perspective? You can find the answers to these and other questions in the current issue.