Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) stock hasn't exactly set the market on fire this year as compared to some other illustrious names in the semiconductor industry. Shares of the chipmaker are down 26% since hitting a 52-week high on June 18 as of this writing.

Investors looking to buy a potential AI winner trading at a reasonable valuation should consider taking a closer look at this company.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has turned out to be one of the key reasons behind the healthy growth of the semiconductor industry. The proliferation of this technology has driven an increase in demand for multiple types of chips ranging from application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) to processors to memory.

Nvidia has been in magnificent form on the stock market in the past year, recording stunning gains of almost 207% as of this writing. This is thanks to the consistently strong growth in the company's top and bottom lines on account of the booming demand for its artificial intelligence (AI) chips.

One question stands out in a world filled with curious minds and boundless possibilities: Why should kids explore Artificial Intelligence (AI)? AI opens the door to innovation, critical thinking, and future-ready skills.

The AI boom still has a long way to go, and any of these three stocks offer a great way to invest in the long-term potential.