For most of the 20th century, artificial intelligence (AI) was a sci-fi dream, like flying cars. Now, in the 21st century, AI is everywhere – from social media suggestions to diagnosing rare diseases. Beyond the usual tech titans, emerging players are making significant strides. Nvidia (NVDA) dominates with its essential AI GPUs, while Microsoft (MSFT) powers ahead through partnerships like OpenAI. Apple Inc. (AAPL), fashionably late to the AI party, just stole the spotlight by unveiling “Apple Intelligence” at WWDC on June 10, signaling a game-changing entry that sent the stock to new highs. …