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PBS News Hour

Has AI's explosive growth in 2025 created a bubble?

Episode 363 | 8m 16s

This year, the development and spending around artificial intelligence has been perhaps the most significant business and economic story. AI spending is driving one of the most explosive periods for the tech industry and playing a big role in overall economic growth. But there are very real questions about the boom. Geoff Bennett discussed the potential bubble with Cade Metz of The New York Times.

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