ninja_2016Newbie
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#1Jun 30, 2019, 03:42 PM
What's with all the talk about an AI bubble? Seems like everyone wants it to burst, even Nvidia is weighing in.
Is There Really an AI Bubble?
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Sure, there's a lot of excitement around AI, but that doesn't mean it's gonna blow up. Interest might dip eventually, but there are huge investments like the CHIPS Act. It's just getting started.
People aren't really hoping for a bubble to pop. They just want GPU and RAM prices to go back to normal. "Bubble" is more about feeling that things are too inflated.
Exactly! There's real demand for AI, supply chain issues, and companies throwing "AI" into everything to boost stocks. That’s what people see as a bubble.
nick_minerSenior Member
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#5Jul 1, 2019, 04:28 AM
True, but the inflated valuations are concerning. It's like companies are just transferring money among themselves. Plus, it feels monopolistic, with China being the only one doing its own thing.
Yeah, companies are losing money on AI stuff since they're mostly giving it away for free now. Once they start charging, folks will have to pay up to stay in the game.
But connecting chip scarcity to AI being a bubble doesn't make sense. If anything, chip shortages will push demand for AI up, not down. This tech is here to stay.
nonce_2018Member
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#8Jul 2, 2019, 10:52 AM
Definitely right. AI is a tech evolution, not a bubble. But the way companies are inflating prices is definitely questionable. Hardware companies like Nvidia have solid dividends; software companies? Not so much.
People don’t want AI to fail. They want it to get better and safer. Right now, it’s not that reliable, and too many folks trust it blindly.
nick_minerSenior Member
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#10Jul 2, 2019, 04:40 PM
We’re just at the start of the AI wave. Sure, prices might rise, but there’s so much potential and positive outlook. Competition is heating up, especially between tools like ChatGPT and Grok.
chris.viperMember
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#11Jul 2, 2019, 05:24 PM
That's a fair point. But some folks are hoping AI will fade away because they fear losing jobs. If it’s a bubble, I can’t imagine what the industry will look like without the hype.
Some say it’s a bubble because AI companies are just funding each other. If the economy relied solely on AI demand, I doubt it would pop.
Yup, computer parts are all over the place because of AI. If you're planning to upgrade, you missed the boat. Stocks related to AI might dip, but crypto hasn’t really rallied.
atlas_orbitMember
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#14Jul 3, 2019, 08:33 PM
This convo belongs on an economics board, not an altcoin one. The AI bubble is just starting, not bursting. Stocks have room to grow.
AI tools are super trendy now, especially for influencers. We're in a golden age of AI, and the hype is real!
fewunderstandLegendary
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#16Jul 4, 2019, 07:07 AM
True, but a pop might happen when chip supply normalizes. With US and China battling over semiconductors, it'll take time to sort out.
Supply chains will ease up eventually. Prices will drop once trade issues are sorted. China and the US will have to find a way to cooperate.
chris.viperMember
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#18Jul 5, 2019, 06:30 AM
AI bubble might pop. Companies are overhyping products, and prices are sky-high. It feels like a central monopoly on AI.
Chip shortage is a real concern, but AI companies are bidding high to get more chips. There’s a lot of competition brewing. A new chip could shake things up.
Prices for GPUs surged during the pandemic due to mining, and now with AI, it might calm down soon, but who knows when?