The Circuit
The Circuit
Ben Bajarin and Jay Goldberg
Episode 64: Is the AI Sky Falling (Bubble Popping/Hype Cycle Over)
39 minutes Posted Apr 22, 2024 at 10:01 pm.
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The recent downturn in semiconductor and AI-related stocks has sparked concerns about a bubble. The volatility in these stocks can be attributed to the unpredictability of retail investors and traders. The market is experiencing a correction, but it does not indicate a slowdown in AI. The hype around AI has been tempered by the realization that progress is slower than expected. The energy constraint is a topic of discussion, but improvements in hardware and software will continue to address this issue. The future of AI depends on the balance between compute power and energy efficiency.