Microsoft only held the top spot for a few seconds before returning to second place, but this nonetheless underscores how the explosion of interest in AI has reshaped investors' enthusiasm for the two firms. — AP
NEW YORK: Microsoft briefly dethroned its rival Apple to become the world's most valuable company Thursday, illustrating the contrast between a firm driven by artificial intelligence and another whose iPhone sales are a cause for concern.
Shortly after markets opened on Wall Street, the value of the Windows operating system creator reached a market capitalisation of almost US$2.9 trillion, slightly above Apple, according to calculations made by AFP.
