This means that many investors are once again asking themselves which AI players look like the best buys today. Nvidia ( NVDA 1.28%) and Meta Platforms ( META 0.73%) are both aiming to reshape the future with their aggressive AI plans. If you could only buy one, which would be the better AI bet now?

It looks like artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay. Unlike many catch phrases and buzzwords that have come and gone in the markets over the past few years, AI is driving real-world progress and generating billions of dollars in sales for top companies.