AI-focused technology stocks have seen strong gains, but current enthusiasm appears unsustainable due to geopolitical and economic risks. Major companies are reducing AI token usage, raising questions about cost-effectiveness and unclear productivity benefits. Layoffs linked to AI are likely corrections from post-pandemic overhiring rather than true disruption. The author is reducing AI-heavy investments to secure profits and increase cash amid fragile market sentiment dependent on AI hype.
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