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Will the AI bubble burst or boom?

Hundreds of billions of dollars are being invested to ensure that AI succeeds, but what happens if it doesn’t pay off?

Massive investments by the world’s biggest tech companies have fuelled growing concern about whether the AI boom can live up to expectations. With so much future revenue riding on the technology, some economists warn that reality may fall short, raising fears about the consequences for the global economy. Online, younger voices express mixed reactions, with some hoping a correction might curb corporate excess.

Presenter: Stefanie Dekker

Guests:

Nathan Jun – Economics, public policy and media analyst

Aidan Walker – Content creator and meme researcher

Published On 23 Jan 202623 Jan 2026

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