Will the AI bubble burst or boom?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 23, 2026 at 08:30 PM

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Aired on January 23, 2026, "The Stream" program explores the potential risks associated with massive investments in Artificial Intelligence. The program highlights growing concerns that the AI boom may not meet expectations despite hundreds of billions of dollars being poured into the technology by major tech companies. Economists warn that if AI fails to deliver the anticipated revenue, it could negatively impact the global economy. The discussion features economics analyst Nathan Jun and content creator Aidan Walker, who discuss the potential for a correction to curb corporate excess. The program investigates the possibility of an AI bubble and its potential consequences.

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Global Economy 60% Stefanie Dekker 70% Nathan Jun 70% Aidan Walker 70% AI ×290%

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artificial intelligence 100% ai bubble 90% investments 70% global economy 60% tech companies 60% economic correction 50% future revenue 50% corporate excess 40%

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