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How The AI Bubble Is Being Masked Within Big Tech Authored by Autumn Spredemann via The Epoch Times,As artificial intelligence (AI) investment ramps up, some analysts are now drawing comparisons to the early “dot com” days of the internet and the market crash that followed.It’s a deja vu moment for Wall Street: A revolutionary technology captures the imagination while capital floods in and valuations begin to put a high price on promises of a future that hasn’t arrived.Now, as AI spending accelerates and a handful of mega companies dominate returns, financial industry insiders are asking whether the AI boom has crossed the line into market bubble territory—when the price of an asset exceeds its actual value.Industries that have the most to gain—and lose—are reporting record earnings on AI. The top five companies on the S&P 500 are tech giants that are heavily invested in AI. Moreover, in the fourth quarter of 2024, 241 companies on the S&P 500 cited AI as part of their earnings—the highest number in a 10-year period, according to FactSet.Investment experts say this is a potential problem: How much of these reported returns belong to AI and how much is bundled in with other earnings?“Right now, stories about the future promise of AI are pushing stock prices higher. When those stories turn into earnings disappointments, prices will fall,” Paul Walker, author and owner of Fil Financial Corporation, told The Epoch Times.“What most investors don’t realize is just how concentrated the market has become. The so-called magnificent seven have driven roughly 60 percent or more of recent gains in the S&P 500 and Russell 1000,” he said.“In other words, people are far less diversified than they think. When those stocks stumble, panic spreads quickly, as investors dump index funds that are loaded with the same tech giants.”The “magnificent seven” companies include Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla.Some analysts believe the AI bubble will continue growing in 2026. Investing.com reported Capital Economics analyst Jonas Goltermann’s theory that the environment surrounding AI “now has many of the hallmarks of a bubble,” and includes “hyperbolic beliefs about AI’s potential within the industry and among investors.”A recent J.P. Morgan analysis noted the majority of market bubbles follow a pattern and often begin with an “investor thesis” that the world is undergoing major changes.“Believers build capacity to meet future demand. The bubble begins to form in part because credit is widely available. Decaying underwriting standards and increasing leverage cause a disconnect between economic fundamentals and market valuations. More and more investors join the crowd—until fundamentals finally prevail and the bubble bursts,” the analysis stated.Apple announces upgrades to its artificial intelligence (AI) system, “Apple Intelligence,” during the annual Apple event at the company's corporate headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., on June 9, 2025. Apple is among the top five companies on the S&P 500 that are heavily invested in AI. Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty ImagesLiving in a BubbleComparisons have been made between the current level of AI investment and the conditions leading up to the dot com bust of 2000.According to a December GIS report, Oracle’s stock price soared 36 percent in September, despite the tech giant’s reported earnings falling below expectations. The stock price shot up after Oracle announced it expected AI-driven cloud revenue to hit $144 billion by 2030. It was the biggest single-day stock increase since 1992, which added an estimated $250 billion to the company’s market share.In the late 1990s, speculation and heavy funding of internet startup companies or dot coms pushed NASDAQ’s Composite Index from 751 in January of 1995 to more than 5,048 by March of 2000. However, with many companies failing to deliver on their promised returns, the market plummeted by more than 75 percent between March 2000 and October 2002. More than $5 trillion in market value was lost during that time.“Are we in a phase where investors as a whole are overexcited about AI? My opinion is yes,” Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, told The Verge in August. “When bubbles happen, smart people get overexcited about a kernel of truth.”Dan Buckley, chief analyst for DayTrading.com, said the current situation “doesn’t quite feel like 1999 yet, but it’s similar to 1998.”OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks during the OpenAI DevDay event in San Francisco on Nov. 6, 2023. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images“The real bubble typically forms after the technology proves that it matters, not before, as that’s what gets most investors off the sidelines,” he told The Epoch Times.Buckley believes AI has “crossed that line,” making the current market phase more dangerous.“Pricing can become even more stretched, and monetary and fiscal policy can become even more supportive of AI buildout. Governments are also getting involved, as they’re less sensitive to financial returns and see AI as a source of geopolitical power,” he said.The amount of money corporations have spent hitching their wagon to AI futures is significant. Major “hyperscaler” tech companies spent $106 billion in capital expenditures in the third quarter of 2025 alone, according to a Dec. 18 report from Goldman Sachs.Overall, large tech companies have spent an estimated $364 billion on AI this year, according to JDP Global.Goldman Sachs observed that investors are becoming more cautious about where they’re putting their money.“The past few months have seen the stock prices of AI hyperscalers diverge: Investors have rotated away from AI infrastructure companies where operating earnings growth is under pressure and where capex is being funded via debt,” the analysis said.Goldman Sachs also said investors are opting for companies that demonstrate clear evidentiary links between their AI expenditures and revenues.“There are some key similarities between AI and [the] dot com craze, both on the side of investors and corporations,” Pedro Silva, principal partner at Apex Investment Group, told The Epoch Times.A billboard advertises an artificial intelligence company in San Francisco on Sept. 16, 2025. Billboards advertising AI companies are appearing throughout the city and along Interstate 80. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images“From the investor side, people want to get in on AI just because they hear it on the news daily,” Silva said. “There is no real scrutiny of the valuations or possible future headwinds; if it says AI and it’s grown substantially, investors want to participate.”He said it’s similar from the corporate perspective. “Companies have to spend on AI, regardless of whether they see an immediate or obvious return on investment,” Silva said.“To not invest in AI as the leader of an organization seems like a dereliction of duty, but the application of the new technology is not always clear.”Thinking AheadBuckley believes most of the reported return on investment with AI is based on vision versus cash flow.“The productivity gains are genuine, even exceptional, in areas like coding, but the investment is ahead of the evidence,” he said. “There has generally been little hard disclosure on how much AI is monetized directly versus bundled into existing products or simply a matter of future promises.”He noted that any market devaluations related to AI and how it impacts individuals largely depend on how their income and savings are linked to technology.The tech sector alone now comprises 34 percent of the S&P 500, according to The Motley Fool. For the average American investor with a diversified portfolio, that means roughly one-third of their investment could be affected, for better or worse.“This [AI] buildout is based on the belief that ‘scale equals control.’ A break in that narrative is what’s likely to bust spending rather than traditional cyclical pressures like declining margins, falling stock prices, or rising interest rates,” Buckley said.“While a pullback in the AI space would reflect on [and] be felt on client statements, the bigger concern would be if it is perceived as a broader economic downturn,” he said.Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York City on Nov. 19, 2025. Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesSilva warned that investors could misread a shrinkage of AI investment as something bigger and make hasty decisions.Silva emphasized that the top five tech giants are not synonymous with the U.S. economy, but their oversized representation in S&P returns could give that impression, triggering a broader equity selloff.Walker pointed out that, over longer periods, the stock market has still shown steady growth—even amid big changes. He stressed the importance of the bigger picture, because today’s market leaders can become “tomorrow’s case studies.”“Instead of trying to predict crashes or pick the next AI winner, investors should build a risk-based portfolio and rebalance it,” Walker said. “If your plan calls for 40 percent stocks, market drops mean you buy more, not panic. When markets boom, you buy less. Discipline beats prediction every time.” Tyler DurdenMon, 12/29/2025 - 09:40
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It’s time for the last set of Premier League action of 2025.Matchweek 19 could end the year with movement at the summit, as first-place Arsenal hosts third-place Aston Villa in the game of the week on Tuesday. The Gunners are three points ahead of the Villains, who keep defying the expected-goals statistics. In the reverse fixture to start January, Aston Villa upset Arsenal with the last kick of the game. The Gunners will have the star center-back duo of William Saliba and Gabriel available this time, though, while Villa will now be without Matty Cash and Boubacar Kamara due to yellow-card accumulation. Also on Tuesday, Chelsea will hope to get back in the win column after another disappointment last time out at home to Villa. The Blues host lowly Bournemouth, who are set to lose star forward Antoine Semenyo soon as Manchester City nears a deal on the Ghanaian, who has a release clause of 65 million sterling.Speaking of City, the Citizens will be on the road to face seventh-place Sunderland. The Black Cats have turned the Stadium of Light into a mini fortress in their first season back in England’s top flight, but are missing over seven key players due to the ongoing African Cup of Nations tournament. If Villa upsets Arsenal again, City could be leaders to open 2026.Elsewhere, Liverpool, who have risen to fourth place thanks to a three-game win streak, will look to keep the momentum going at home to Leeds United. The reverse fixture resulted in a 3-3 draw as Leeds stormed back at Elland Road. Leeds have not lost in their last five, so they’ll be hoping for at least another draw.Here’s everything to know to catch the next round of games on NBC’s platforms:MORE SOCCER COVERAGEFIFADec 9Infantino accused of breaching FIFA's ethics codes after Trump gets peace prizeWomen's World CupNov 2814 U.S. stadiums proposed among 20 possible sites for 2031 Women's World CupNWSLNov 11Atlanta lands NWSL expansion team, debut season planned for 2028When is Matchweek 19 of the Premier League?The 19th week of play will run midweek from Tuesday, Dec. 30 to Thursday, Jan. 1.Where to watch Premier League Matchweek 19 games on TV, onlineSome matches will be available to watch on TV via NBC and USA Network, while others will stream exclusively on Peacock and NBC.com. Games will also be available to watch on the new NBC Sports Network. Premier League Matchweek 19 schedule, TV and stream infoHere’s the full schedule breakdown for the two-day batch, which will conclude with four games on New Year’s Day:Tuesday, Dec. 30:2:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. PT: Burnley vs. Newcastle – Peacock2:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. PT: Chelsea vs. Bournemouth – USA – NBC.com2:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. PT: Nottingham Forest vs. Everton – Peacock2:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. PT: West Ham vs. Brighton & Hove Albion – Peacock3:15 p.m. ET/12:15 p.m. PT: Arsenal vs. Aston Villa – NBCSN/Peacock3:15 p.m. ET/12:15 p.m. PT: Manchester United vs. Wolves – PeacockThursday, Jan. 1, 2026:12:30 p.m. ET/9:30 a.m. PT: Crystal Palace vs. Fulham – NBCSN/Peacock12:30 p.m. ET/9:30 a.m. PT: Liverpool vs. Leeds United – USA/NBC.com3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT: Brentford vs. Tottenham – NBCSN/Peacock3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT: Sunderland vs. Manchester City – USA/NBC.com
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And as the April deadline approached for applying for the US $900 million the United States was offering for SMR development, readers came to Spectrum in droves to learn about the program in a news article authored by contributor Shannon Cuthrell.But the SMR money paled in comparison to the $80 billion that the United States is spending on a fleet of large-scale nuclear reactors designed by Westinghouse. Will this next group of reactors suffer from the same delays and cost overruns as the ones that put Westinghouse into bankruptcy just a few years ago? Spectrum brought readers an expert analysis on the subject by Wood MacKenzie’s Ed Crooks.2. Why China is Building a Thorium Molten-Salt Reactor Edmon de Haro The United States may have the most SMRs in development, but China has the one that’s furthest along. The Linglong One, on the island of Hainan, is expected to begin operations in the first half of 2026. And that’s just one component in a smorgasbord of nuclear reactor experimentation in China. One of the country’s most interesting projects is a thorium-powered, molten-salt reactor, which it began building in 2025 in the Gobi desert. Prior to this project, the last operating molten-salt reactor was at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, which shut down in 1969.The attraction of thorium as a fuel is that it reduces dependence on uranium. Very little information is available on the progress of China’s thorium reactor, but with help from our Taiwan-based freelancer Yu-Tzu Chiu, we know it’s small—only 10 megawatts—and is scheduled to be operational by 2030. Check back with Spectrum for updates on this reactor and the Linglong One.3. If We Want Bigger Wind Turbines, We’re Gonna Need Bigger Airplanes Radia While nuclear reactors need to get smaller, wind turbines need to get bigger, say some renewable energy advocates. And the biggest obstacle to bigger wind—besides the present political backlash—is transportation. Roads, bridges, and train tracks dictate the size of on-shore wind turbine blades, and usually can’t accommodate anything over 70 meters long. That’s why Radia, an aviation startup in Boulder, Colo., is building the world’s largest airplane. It will stretch 108 meters in length, be shaped to hold a 105-meter blade, and can land on a makeshift dirt runway. Spectrum contributor Andrew Moseman traveled to Radia’s headquarters to check out the aircraft’s design and fly the behemoth on the company’s simulator. (Spoiler: He landed it.)4. This Low-Cost Stopgap Tech Can Fix the Grid National Grid Electricity Transmission/Smart Wires None of this new energy generation will matter if we can’t move it across the grid to customers who need it. But many key transmission corridors are maxed. Blackouts are growing longer and more common. Building new transmission lines takes years and often gets thwarted by NIMBY pushback. Queues for connecting to the grid, whether you’re providing power or requesting it, can be comically long.To bridge the gap, grid operators globally are turning to innovative grid tech. Collectively called grid-enhancing technologies (GETs), some of the boldest examples can be found in the United Kingdom. For example, the U.K.’s National Grid has been implementing electronic power-flow controllers, called SmartValves, that shift electricity from jammed circuits to those with spare capacity.The U.K. and other countries have also been reconductoring old lines and installing dynamic line rating, which calculates how much current high-voltage lines can safely carry based on real-time weather conditions. And Scotland has been beefing up its grid-scale battery stations with advanced converters. These leap into action within milliseconds to release the extra power needed when energy supply elsewhere on the grid falters. Spectrum contributor Peter Fairley, who authored several of these stories, traveled to the U.K. to investigate grid congestion woes and tech solutions.5. Cuba’s Power Grid Nears Total Failure Yamil Lage/AFP/Getty Images At the opposite end of the spectrum, one of the world’s most neglected grids can be found in Cuba. There, decades of poor fuel and maintenance have left the country’s energy infrastructure in crisis. Lately, Cuba’s entire grid has been collapsing every couple of months. Blackouts are so common that citizens are cooking multiple meals at once and working by flashlight, says Ricardo Torres, a Cuban economist who explained the situation for Spectrum readers in this popular expert-authored guest post.The nearby Caribbean island of Puerto Rico has also been enduring more frequent blackouts, leading some to speculate that the grid in this American territory may go the same way as Cuba’s. The turmoil has prompted widespread development of solar-plus-storage systems across the island that are privately financed, reports Spectrum contributor Julia Tilton.6. The Unlikely Revival of Nuclear Batteries Edmon de Haro On the lighter side, we also explored the world of nuclear batteries. These devices store energy in the form of radioactive isotopes. They can last for decades, making them ideal for medical implants, remote infrastructure, robots, and sensors. But the allure of a small battery with a 50-year lifespan has given this sector several false starts. There was a stint in the 1970s where surgeons implanted nuclear-powered pacemakers in over 1,400 people only to lose track of them over time. Regulators balked when devices containing plutonium-238 started turning up in crematoriums and coffins.Now the field is experiencing a resurgence in interest. Companies on multiple continents are claiming to be on the verge of commercialization of nuclear batteries. Whether they’ll find willing markets is unclear. In a feature for Spectrum, nuclear battery expert James Blanchard details the history of these devices and why there’s suddenly more activity in this field than he’s ever seen in his 40-year career.7. Electric Vehicles Made These Engineers Expendable Brittany Greeson Sometimes a story is so good that we just have to publish it, even if we find it somewhere else. That was the case with a chapter from the book Inevitable: Inside the Messy, Unstoppable Transition to Electric Vehicles (Harvard Business Review Press, 2025). The chapter tells the tale of one power-train engineer at Ford whose internal-combustion-engine expertise slowly became expendable as car companies pivoted to EVs. With permission, we published an adapted version of the chapter, which is chock-full of excellent reporting from author Mike Colias, a veteran automotive reporter. Don’t miss it! (Spoiler: The engineer, Lem Yeung, who left Ford after 30 years, ended up returning to the company a few years later to help clean up the mess caused by the loss of old-school talent. We caught up with Yeung after his return in this Q&A.)
January 2 is National Science Fiction Day. We help reveal which sci-fi ideas are pure myth and which are grounded in real science.The post From Dinosaurs to alien jaws: Clemson researchers separate science from fiction appeared first on Clemson News.
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