By Robert Izquierdo
Publication Date: 2026-01-18 16:33:00
Success for a technology company requires more than just an AI presence.
The debut of OpenAI’s ChatGPT towards the end of 2022 sparked the current hype around artificial intelligence (AI). In the years that followed, it seemed as if any company that could reasonably point to its connection to the AI trend could see its stock price skyrocket. These days are coming to an end.
That may be hard to believe, considering the industry’s value is expected to rise from $255 billion in 2025 to $1.7 trillion in 2031. This kind of growth means investing in AI stocks is a good move. However, some sectors of the AI market are booming, while the long-term growth prospects in others are murkier.
Therefore, investors need to be selective when choosing AI stocks. Let’s examine the artificial intelligence industry in more detail to help build an investment portfolio with the potential for solid returns over time.
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