There's no two ways about it: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has entered the public consciousness of late, capturing the imagination of consumers and investors alike. The latest innovations in generative AI and large language models helped OpenAI's ChatGPT, a next-generation chatbot, go viral late last year because of its keen ability to engage in human-like (though not always truthful) dialog. What ensued was a veritable gold rush in the AI space, with investors keen to identify the latest and greatest opportunities.

In fact, Cathie Wood's Ark Investment Management has put pen to paper and estimates that AI software could represent a $14 trillion revenue opportunity by 2030. 

This leaves many with a conundrum. Startups typically carry a high degree of risk that discourages most investors, and that's if these companies are publicly traded at all. The good news is that there's a way to capitalize on the importance of AI without betting the farm. Here are three solid companies leading the AI revolution, giving investors plenty of upside -- without all the risk.

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