AI Hype Skepticism

Comments debate whether current AI developments are overhyped marketing buzz or genuine breakthroughs, with many criticizing it as a bubble justifying high valuations and overpromising capabilities.

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Sample Comments

tough May 10, 2025 View on HN

So the problem is the hype, not the AI

epups Oct 12, 2023 View on HN

What is the measured evidence that AI is hype right now?

LtWorf Jan 19, 2026 View on HN

Why would AI not fall for fake hype?

SketchySeaBeast Jan 26, 2024 View on HN

"In AI at least...". Missing the specific hype context.

rgmerk Dec 10, 2025 View on HN

Seriously? This couldn't be more "jumping on the AI hype train" if it tried.

hotshiitake Jul 3, 2023 View on HN

I think so. I suspect part of the reason for this is that, for many people, "AI" has become a meaningless marketing buzzword. And companies have been overpromising on the capabilities of their "AI" technology ever since home computers were a thing. So now we actually have something really cool and possibly revolutionary, but no one cares because they are tired of being scammed.

LegitShady Jan 17, 2026 View on HN

AI hype is just lying until you get caught

RIMR Sep 12, 2024 View on HN

Nope, this is just someone spreading AI hype.

1vuio0pswjnm7 Sep 24, 2025 View on HN

Whether it works or it doesn't, keep talking about "AI", keep speculating. Maintain the hype

asdfman123 Oct 31, 2024 View on HN

Yes. Most AI hype is this bad. They have to justify the valuations.