2026-01-22 14:14:46

OpenAI chair Bret Taylor just dropped an interesting take—he thinks artificial intelligence is "probably" in bubble territory right now. According to his outlook, we should brace for some meaningful corrections over the next few years.

This observation carries weight coming from someone at the helm of one of the most influential AI companies. The reasoning ties back to how rapidly capital has poured into the space, with valuations climbing without corresponding revenue growth in many projects. For crypto investors watching the macro picture, this kind of perspective matters. When traditional tech leaders signal skepticism about their own sector's fundamentals, it echoes across digital asset markets.

Taylor's angle suggests the current AI hype cycle might be pricing in outcomes that take longer to materialize than the market expects. Market corrections, if they happen, could reshape investment priorities across tech and potentially ripple through connected sectors.

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TokenomicsDetective

· 7h ago

The bubble theory has been fully exposed, it seems even OpenAI insiders are starting to panic, haha --- Capital is疯狂ly pouring money in but no real cash is landing, this套路 has already been played once in the crypto circle... --- Wait, is he giving a preemptive warning for the upcoming adjustment? Or is he really bearish? --- People in the crypto circle have long known that this thing is虚高, now traditional tech giants are only just realizing it, impressive speed --- A correction is coming, and it will be another round of shakeout. Are the retail investors ready? --- By the way, he used the word "probably" a bit cautiously, if he's really sure, just say it directly --- If this really happens, tech stocks and cryptocurrencies will both震荡, interesting

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0xSoulless

· 9h ago

Here we go again, "We need to be prepared." Although we talk about bubbles, we're still holding onto AI stocks tightly. I'm very familiar with this kind of rhetoric.

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VitalikFanAccount

· 9h ago

Hey, even OpenAI insiders are saying it's a bubble, now this is a bit awkward... --- I was planning to go all in on AI, but now this situation has me a little panicked --- Another story that has been hyped for years, should it crash now? --- Wait, they themselves said it was a bubble, yet they’re still raising funds. Does that logic make sense? --- Indeed, the capital inflow has been too aggressive, without corresponding revenue support, that's the real problem --- Really? The big players are now just leaving themselves an escape route --- Crypto has seen this pattern before; history doesn't repeat but it rhymes

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SquidTeacher

· 9h ago

Bret is starting to admit defeat, indicating that the bubble is indeed nearing its peak. --- This round of AI hype should have cooled down long ago. Capital is burning money like crazy without any returns. Who can't see that? --- Listen, this guy is still enjoying the AI dividends and talking about a bubble? Wake up, everyone. --- If a correction comes, how will those unprofitable AI projects survive? Feeling a bit anxious. --- Even OpenAI insiders say it's a bubble. Now, do you still dare to go all in? --- Although he didn't say it outright, the tone of "probably" already explains the issue well... --- Capital is burning money, valuations are soaring, and there are zero returns. This combination is indeed dangerous. Taylor sees it clearly. --- You're only reacting now? You should have dumped the stocks aggressively a long time ago. --- If a real correction happens, tech stocks and the crypto market will both go down in flames together, right?

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GamefiEscapeArtist

· 9h ago

Ngl Bret, this sounds like he's just giving his own company a preemptive warning... The nice way to say it is "rational voice," but isn't he actually paving the way for the upcoming adjustments?

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