How AI and Historic Tech Shaped the Future of Investing

What Happened

The Wall Street Journal examined nine breakthrough technologies that have significantly influenced investing over the past century, beginning with the telegraph and progressing to modern artificial intelligence. The article describes how each innovation, including telephone communication, computers, electronic trading, and AI-powered algorithms, has transformed information dissemination, trading speed, and investor decision-making. These technologies have progressively increased market access, reduced trading friction, and allowed investors to react rapidly to news and market changes, fundamentally altering the investment landscape for both professionals and individuals.

Why It Matters

The evolution of investing technology, especially the emergence of AI, marks a pivotal shift in how markets operate and how investors engage with financial data. By understanding this trajectory, industry participants can better anticipate future disruptions and opportunities in fintech. Read more in our AI News Hub