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    Is AI Valuation Getting Out of Hand?

    Hamza Afzal Butt
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    By: Chris Metinko** AI startups are hitting massive valuations faster than ever! OpenAI recently reached $157 billion, inspiring others like xAI, Anthropic, and Perplexity to chase similar numbers. Even Perplexity’s “small” jump from $3B to $9B shows just how wild things have gotten. 😅 But is this speed sustainable? With fewer IPOs and acquisitions, VCs might face challenges making returns on these big investments. What’s your take — are we in an AI bubble, or is this just the new reality? 💭

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    Munna Baskey
    It's an exciting time for the tech industry, but I agree that we need to evaluate whether these valuations are justified.
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    Steve Liu
    It’s a bit of both. While AI has transformative potential and attracts massive investment, high valuations often hinge more on future expectations than on current revenue. This rapid surge could indeed signal a bubble if companies can’t sustain growth and justify these valuations. However, unlike past bubbles, today’s AI tech has immediate applications across industries, which gives it more resilience. In short, the hype might be overblown for some companies, but the tech’s impact is very real. If market corrections happen, the most impactful players will likely sustain strong positions.
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