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Artificial intelligence continued to dominate discussions in 2024, even as startups faced demanding situations such as a knowledge crisis and a litany of lawsuits. As the race to create next-generation AI programs heats up, Forbes is opening submissions for our annual AI 50. ready to softly shine a light on the pioneers.
Since 2019, Forbes has published an annual edition of the AI 50, highlighting the most promising startups whose activities depend on synthetic intelligence. Now in its seventh year, the list is open to corporations around the world that are more than 50% personal and independent. In an area packed with flashy demos and ambitious promises, the AI 50 list showcases startups that are applying AI in meaningful ways to solve real global disruptions in other industries and making money from it.
Nominations for the 2025 list are now open through Friday, February 7, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time at the following link:
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Forbes produces the list in partnership with Sequoia Capital and Meritech Capital. Candidates are evaluated with either quantitative and qualitative information, adding technical capabilities, income, expansion and corporate valuation. Two independent panels of judges, one with educational or professional experience in AI and the other with extensive investment in the box, review the most powerful applicants based on criteria such as advertising promise and cutting-edge use of AI. There are no access or service fees.
Companies can mark certain financial data as confidential, meaning they will be used for list-making purposes only and will not be published publicly. Non-disclosure of data will not negatively impact a company’s application, though disclosing the information may help it stand out among peers.
The final list is unranked and includes a mix of early-stage and growth-stage startups. For a detailed explanation of the methodology, click here.
In addition to inclusion on the list, companies that make the AI 50 are highlighted with in-depth coverage, including list trends, video content and profiles. Past standouts include Notion, Perplexity, Scale AI and Writer.
Nominate your startup through the application form by Friday, February 7, 2025 to be considered for our seventh annual AI 50 list.