Public Fear of AI Bubble Surges as Searches Spike 950% in U.S.
Google search activity for "AI bubble" has skyrocketed 950% year-over-year, signaling mainstream anxiety about overheating valuations in artificial intelligence. Washington D.C. and tech-heavy states like Washington and Massachusetts lead the trend, reflecting concerns among policymakers and industry insiders.
The parallels to the dot-com era are unmistakable. Startups command exorbitant valuations despite unproven revenue models, while corporations pour billions into infrastructure without clear ROI. Studies reveal most enterprises experimenting with generative AI see no measurable productivity gains—a dissonance reminiscent of past tech frenzies.