As the AI industry navigates 2024, tech founders and investors are confronting growing skepticism about the future of generative AI. Initially spurred by the success of tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, significant investments have poured into AI development. However, concerns are mounting over the sustainability of high valuations and the practicality of business models. Industry leaders like Sebastian Thrun caution that the current hype may be entering a “sobering” phase. Despite this, some investors remain optimistic, predicting that AI’s rapid adoption will continue, albeit with a more cautious and strategic approach.
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