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Gary Discusses Financial Risks of AI Investment Boom with Stephen Dubner

Gary discusses America’s massive investment boom in AI with popular author and podcaster Stephen Dubner.

What does it mean for financial markets, the economy, and you? What happens when the current boom in AI capital expenditures plateaus or declines? The long history of general purpose technology investment booms — from canals and railroads in the 19th century, to electricity, computerization and the Internet in the 20th century — suggest that retrenchments are likely.

When that occurs, what disruptions may be in the financial markets and your future? As Gary says in the podcast: ‘Something has to give.’

Listen to the full interview here to find out more: ‘He Helped Clean Up the Last Crash. Does He See Another One Coming?’ 66:59