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Author Archives: Alex Dryden

Posted inTechnology

Irrational exuberance: What to watch for when the AI bubble bursts

by Alex Dryden November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

The global investment frenzy around AI has seen companies valued at trillions of dollars and eye-watering projections of how it will boost economic productivity. But in recent weeks, the mood has begun to shift. Investors and CEOs are now openly questioning whether the enormous costs of building and running AI systems can really be justified […]

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