Two high-flying artificial intelligence (AI) stocks that have been front of mind for investors recently are IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). Semiconductor company Nvidia has soared 53% over the past year as companies have clamored for its processors amid rising AI demand.

Artificial Intelligence is a hot theme today. It has electrified markets and led to a massive surge in investments and impressive advancements in the AI space. However, I think the AI industry is still in the growth stage and the transformation is only beginning.

As the AI gold rush continues, investors are wondering if Nvidia is truly the only chip maker worth betting on. TheStreet Pro's Bob Lang reveals there's more to the semiconductor story, highlighting alternative players positioning themselves to capitalize on the AI revolution.

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As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform industries, investors are showing great interest in AI hardware makers like Nvidia (NVDA). Yet veteran value investor Bill Nygren believes that companies that use AI to enhance their businesses could enjoy the greatest long-term benefits.