Jeff Bezos Explains Why the AI Bubble Exists, and What’s Going to Happen When It Bursts
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said that investor overexcitement and inflated valuations are evidence of an AI bubble.
Moltbook was peak AI theater
For a few days this week the hottest new hangout on the internet was a vibe-coded Reddit clone called Moltbook, which billed itself as a social network for bots. As the website’s tagline puts it: “Where AI agents share, discuss, and upvote. Humans welcome to observe.” We observed! Launched on January 28 by Matt Schlicht,…
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A Guide to Raising Venture Capital in 2025
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Leaked doc reveals the chaotic politics behind Trump Energy Department cuts
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Flai is the latest startup bringing AI to car dealerships
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Hacking group claims theft of 1 billion records from Salesforce customer databases
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