# AI Bubble: NOT Too Big To Fail! Let It Burn | Ed Zitron

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Published: 2026-07-09T11:00:00+00:00
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John Johnston (JJ) breaks down what tech journalist and podcaster Ed Zitron is saying about there being a massive, multi-layered AI bubble. In recent interviews and in his newsletter Where’s Your Ed At, Ed has been detailing what he sees and how he thinks an AI bust will play out. Will Ed Zitron be correct? Related episodes: Dangerous AI Bubble: Retail Investors Are Being Conned | Ed Zitron https://open.spotify.com/episode/5mmybdVO6Jyc8hrcjbLCvn AI Bubble: OpenAI’s Financials LEAKED & It’s UGLY | Ed Zitron https://open.spotify.com/episode/481iOGnwXtpEE4JbvZuNCU AI Bubble: Reckless Multi- $Trillion Data Center Buildout https://open.spotify.com/episode/4uVy4Q3Cg46JHbgGidH9NR Referenced videos: Ed Zitron on CNBC: Generative AI Doesn't Work, And Big Tech Is Out Of Hypergrowth Ideas | Ed Zitron https://youtu.be/TtmPccUTDP8 Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

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