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The AI bubble

December 7, 2025 · 30 min

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In this episode, Herman and Jason dive into the question of whether we're witnessing an AI bubble. We explore the massive data centre build out happening around the world & whether the massive investment in AI is actually going to benefit anyone.


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Some of the topics discussed in this episode of the Idea Roastery:

  • AI bubble speculation and comparison to historical tech bubbles
  • Economic forces driving AI investment and their impact on employment
  • Worker adoption and resistance to AI tools across different industries

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Herman: https://herman.bearblog.dev

Jason: https://www.jforte.me

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