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Experts warn AI firms risk Intel-like mistakes by prioritizing buybacks over innovation amid soaring valuations.

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22 Jun 2026
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A panel on TWiT discussed the risks AI companies face by focusing on share buybacks instead of investing in innovation, drawing parallels to Intel's past missteps. With Anthropic nearing a $1 trillion valuation and OpenAI valued at over $850 billion, the panel emphasized the importance of capital allocation in sustaining long-term growth. They highlighted how Intel's heavy buybacks led to falling behind in manufacturing technology, a cautionary tale for today's AI leaders. Investors should watch how AI firms reinvest in infrastructure and talent to justify their sky-high valuations.

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