NB 38: Is There an AI Bubble? (With Info-Tech Marketing AI analyst Shashi Bellamkonda)

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Is there an AI bubble and if so what does it mean to businesses? Geoff Livingston and Greg Verdino discuss the AI bubble with guest Shashi Bellamkonda, Principal Research Director, Marketing & AI Research and Advisory for Info-Tech Research Group.

The three explore a hype wave or a bubble in the AI industry and the challenges faced by companies that have overinvested in generative AI. They also discuss the role of OpenAI and its missteps in managing consumer expectations. The conversation highlighted the importance of practical applications and the need for critical thinking when it comes to AI. The conversation explores the future of AI and its impact on various industries with an emphasis on driving revenue growth rather than just focusing on cost savings.

Chapters

04:43 The AI Bubble: Hype Wave or Bubble?

12:10 The Missteps of OpenAI

21:07 The Importance of Critical Thinking in Evaluating AI

31:29 Consolidation and Shakeout in the AI Market

Shashi’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sbellamkonda/

Shashi’s X Account: https://x.com/shashib

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