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Six reasons to think there’s an AI bubble — and six reasons not to

A complete playbook for every AI bubble debate.

Timothy B. Lee and Derek Thompson
Nov 25, 2025
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This post originally appeared in Understanding AI.

“Every expert is citing the same facts about AI, like players stuck with a limited board game. It’s time to open the box.”

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