The success of OpenAI's ChatGPT might have been the launching pad to bring artificial intelligence (AI) to the masses. It could accelerate investment in AI software, hardware, and services, which was already projected to reach $153 billion this year and grow 27% per year through 2027, according to International Data Corp. (IDC). Let's look at how Alibaba and Meta Platforms are using AI and why investors shouldn't hesitate to buy these two stocks now.