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Private Equity Giants Double Down on AI Amid Market Uncertainty

Private Equity Giants Double Down on AI Amid Market Uncertainty

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2026-01-23 13:11:01
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Davos 2026 cemented artificial intelligence as the defining theme of global finance. OpenAI's $500 billion valuation and Anthropic's $350 billion milestone underscore an investment frenzy reminiscent of the dot-com era. Orlando Bravo of Thoma Bravo captured the zeitgeist: funds are chasing every AI narrative, driven by palpable FOMO.

The rush into unproven AI ventures mirrors crypto's early volatility, with capital flooding in despite shaky fundamentals. This gold rush risks diverting attention from digital assets—bitcoin and altcoins now compete with AI for institutional mindshare. Market dynamics echo the 2000s, where HYPE often outpaced revenue.

Record valuations at Davos signal AI's inevitability in capital markets, though sustainability remains uncertain. The private equity bet reflects a broader gamble: that AI will eclipse blockchain as the next transformative technology. For crypto investors, this presents both a warning and an opportunity—when one market overheats, others often cool.

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