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Four telltale signs of an AI boom or bust
Check if firms are delivering durable revenue streams by looking out for things such as specific dollar figures
Published Tue, Jan 27, 2026 · 06:02 PM
VIRTUALLY every company is touting artificial intelligence (AI) today. But here’s the thing: There’s a major difference between “AI-powered” marketing speak and actual revenue improving the bottom line.
With Big Tech collectively pouring hundreds of billions into AI infrastructure, investors need a framework to separate the substance from the spin.
In essence, the question is not whether AI is headed for a boom or bust.
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