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What is the AI bubble fear?

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The AI bubble fear refers to concerns that heavy investment and high valuations in AI may not be justified by actual profits or revenues, creating a risk of a financial bubble similar to the dot-com era. Industry leaders and investors warn that overinvestment could lead to a boom-and-bust cycle, with potential economic repercussions if the bubble bursts. These fears are fueled by circular investments, high debt, and doubts about long-term AI profitability.

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Concerns among investors over potential AI bubble pop

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  • Google's CEO warns of risks associated with overinvestment in AI, noting that no company is immune to a potential bubble. 10s
  • Industry experts highlight uncertainty about whether large AI investments are leading to proportional revenue or profit. 40s
  • A Bank of America survey finds a majority of companies now believe there is overinvestment in AI. 2m 43s
  • Experts warn that a boom-and-bust cycle could occur in the AI sector, similar to the dotcom bubble, especially if investments outpace actual returns. 3m 27s
  • Growing concerns about overinvestment in AI are being raised, regardless of ongoing debates about the sector's true valuation. 4m 35s
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Concerns among investors over potential AI bubble pop
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CBS News
1 day ago
Concerns among investors over potential AI bubble pop

Google CEO joins warnings about risks of an AI bubble bursting, noting real demand but cautioning that overinvestment could have consequences for all companies.

Concerns among investors over potential AI bubble pop
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CBS News
1 day ago
Concerns among investors over potential AI bubble pop

Investors worry that AI investments are driven by hype and may not justify the spending, creating a self-perpetuating cycle and risk of a financial bubble.

Concerns among investors over potential AI bubble pop
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CBS News
1 day ago
Concerns among investors over potential AI bubble pop

A bubble is when asset prices exceed fundamental value; comparisons are made to the dot-com bubble, with fears that rising AI investments without supporting revenue could lead to a bust.

AI, credit bubbles ‘cracking’, gold and defense seen as safe bets
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CNBC
2 days ago
AI, credit bubbles ‘cracking’, gold and defense seen as safe bets

AI investment in the U.S. far exceeds China's, making U.S. pricing appear unsustainable and raising concerns about economic repercussions if the bubble bursts.

Stocks sink amid growing concerns about AI bubble
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CBS News
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Stocks sink amid growing concerns about AI bubble

Stock markets drop amid concerns about high AI company valuations and fears of an AI-driven market bubble.

Stocks sink amid growing concerns about AI bubble
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CBS News
2 days ago
Stocks sink amid growing concerns about AI bubble

Analysts note that much AI investment is internal among a few companies, raising anxiety that growth is based on circular funding rather than broad adoption.

Is a bigger AI correction coming?
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CNBC
2 days ago
Is a bigger AI correction coming?

A Bank of America survey finds over half of fund managers believe AI stocks are in a bubble, with warnings about overextended valuations and sustainability of growth.

No firm immune if AI bubble bursts, Google CEO tells BBC
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Reuters
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No firm immune if AI bubble bursts, Google CEO tells BBC

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai warns that no company would be unaffected if the AI investment boom collapses, acknowledging the risk of overinvestment.

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