By Robert Izquierdo, The Motley Fool
Publication Date: 2025-11-21 09:20:00
The two companies are wielding technology to advance AI.
Ever since artificial intelligence (AI) technology exploded onto the public consciousness after OpenAI released ChatGPT in late 2022, many businesses have touted their AI abilities. Two that are capable of making significant strides in the field are Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT 11.16%), which also refers to itself as QCi, and IBM (IBM +0.65%).
QCi is developing quantum computers, machines harnessing quantum mechanics to outperform today’s supercomputers. This kind of computational potency can supercharge AI, although the tech is still in its infancy.
Veteran IBM shifted its focus to AI and cloud computing after Arvind Krishna became CEO in 2020. It’s also developing its own quantum computers.
One of these companies is the better stock investment in the hot AI industry. Read on to learn which one and why.
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