AI and Echoes From the Dot-Com Era: Hype, Hope, and Hard Lessons
Abstract
We discuss the important role of speculative investing to invent and advance new technologies, and in particular, artificial intelligence (AI). AI is experiencing an unprecedented investment surge, driven by tangible adoption, real productivity gains, and the pursuit of artificial general intelligence.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Artificial Intelligence Applications
Financial Markets and Investment Strategies
Economic Analysis and Policy
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Computer
- Volume
- 59
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 14–18
- Publication date
- 1 February 2026