Public Wary of AI Bubble as Spending Outpaces Returns

Americans are increasingly uneasy about the AI boom, with a Haystack News poll showing 55% very concerned about an AI bubble and 14.5% somewhat concerned, as more than $1 trillion has been invested with unclear returns. A broad market sell-off erased nearly $1 trillion in value in AI-heavy stocks like Amazon, Nvidia, Tesla, Alphabet, and Intel, while SpaceX briefly dipped below its IPO price. Analysts warn the gap between funding and actual ROI could trigger broader economic fallout if the trend continues.