Better Offline

Monologue: The Year Ahead

January 16, 2026·7 min·4-min readsolotechnology
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Ed Zitron argues that 2026 will be the year of reckoning for the AI bubble, as unsustainable valuations, lack of real product development, and collapsing investor confidence expose the emptiness behind massive funding rounds. Despite continued hype, he sees no meaningful progress in gener

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Ed ZitronMira MuratiKylie RobisonMax Zeff

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Thinking MachinesNvidiaOpenAI

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ChatGPT

Topics

Artificial IntelligenceBusiness NewsLarge Language ModelsMachine LearningStartupsTech IndustryTech NewsVenture Capital

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