# Ai Bubble on The No Agenda Show Ai Bubble comes up in 9 chapters across 9 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2023 to July 2026. - **Chapters:** 9 - **Episodes:** 9 - **Discussed:** August 2023 – July 2026 - **Related topics:** [Ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [Cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [Openai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/openai.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Alex Karp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alex-karp.md), [Andrew Ross Sorkin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-ross-sorkin.md), [Apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [Artificial Intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [Bitcoin Mining](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin-mining.md), [Blockchain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blockchain.md) ## Chapters 1–9 of 9 ### Palantir, Alex Karp's Critique of AI Tokens - **Episode:** [1882: Buy the Crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-02 - **Time:** 40:19–45:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash/chapter/palantir-alex-karp-s-critique-of-ai-tokens.md Palantir CEO Alex Karp criticized the current AI industry during a CNBC interview, arguing that corporate America is seeing little value from "tokens." Karp suggested that companies like OpenAI and Anthropic are effectively taxing enterprises while potentially compromising their intellectual property. He predicted a pullback in AI spending as businesses realize the technology has been oversold. Keywords: [palantir](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/palantir.md), [alex karp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alex-karp.md), [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [andrew ross sorkin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-ross-sorkin.md), [ai bubble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-bubble.md), [intellectual property](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intellectual-property.md) ### End of Show ISOs and Gary Marcus AI Tip - **Episode:** [1875: Sonic Thump](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1875-sonic-thump.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-07 - **Time:** 2:46:25–2:51:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1875-sonic-thump/chapter/end-of-show-isos-and-gary-marcus-ai-tip.md The hosts review several AI-generated celebrity "ISOs" (identifying signal outputs), including versions of Morgan Freeman and Donald Trump, though most are rejected for poor quality. The "Tip of the Day" recommends following Gary Marcus's Substack for a grounded, skeptical perspective on the potential collapse of the AI market bubble. Keywords: [gary marcus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gary-marcus.md), [ai bubble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-bubble.md), [morgan freeman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/morgan-freeman.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [iso](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iso.md), [tip of the day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tip-of-the-day.md) ### AI Advertising Play, PayPal Integration, Tech Bubble - **Episode:** [1812: Champagne Socialist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1812-champagne-socialist.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-30 - **Time:** 1:32:38–1:35:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1812-champagne-socialist/chapter/ai-advertising-play-paypal-integration-tech-bubble.md As tech giants struggle to find a return on their trillion-dollar AI investments, they are turning toward advertising and e-commerce. OpenAI is partnering with PayPal to embed a digital wallet into ChatGPT, while also planning an advertising model similar to TikTok. Analysts warn that the current AI spending levels represent a massive bubble. Keywords: [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), [chatgpt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatgpt.md), [tech bubble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-bubble.md) ### Sarah Friar, OpenAI Financial Performance - **Episode:** [1794: Heroin Hotties](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1794-heroin-hotties.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-28 - **Time:** 41:43–44:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1794-heroin-hotties/chapter/sarah-friar-openai-financial-performance.md OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar appeared on CNBC to discuss the acceleration of Plus and Pro subscriptions despite user complaints about model performance. Critics within the tech community suggest that ChatGPT-5 is a failure and that the company is overpaying for "AI geniuses" poached from competitors like Meta and Google. Keywords: sarah friar, [openai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/openai.md), [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), chatgpt-5, [enterprise software](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/enterprise-software.md), [ai bubble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-bubble.md) ### AI Bubble Hype, Sam Altman, Los Angeles Times - **Episode:** [1792: Meloni in the Middle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1792-meloni-in-the-middle.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-21 - **Time:** 4:06–4:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1792-meloni-in-the-middle/chapter/ai-bubble-hype-sam-altman-los-angeles-times.md The Los Angeles Times recently published a headline suggesting the AI bubble is set to crash. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has acknowledged the existence of a bubble, though he did not explicitly state it was over. Media outlets are increasingly publishing articles questioning the longevity of the current artificial intelligence hype cycle. Keywords: [ai bubble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-bubble.md), [sam altman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sam-altman.md), [openai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/openai.md), [los angeles times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles-times.md), [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md) ### AI Industry Skepticism, Energy Consumption Concerns - **Episode:** [1699: Entomophagy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1699-entomophagy.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-29 - **Time:** 2:04:23–2:09:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1699-entomophagy/chapter/ai-industry-skepticism-energy-consumption-concerns.md The hosts express skepticism regarding the long-term viability of the current AI boom, comparing it to previous tech bubbles. They discuss the massive energy requirements for new data centers and speculate that if the AI industry collapses, the excess power infrastructure could be repurposed for Bitcoin mining. Keywords: [ai bubble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-bubble.md), [bitcoin mining](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin-mining.md), [data centers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-centers.md), [energy grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-grid.md), strawberry ai, [steve ballmer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-ballmer.md) ### AI Bubble Skepticism, Intel Mass Layoffs - **Episode:** [1683: Rainbow of Rockets](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1683-rainbow-of-rockets.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-04 - **Time:** 2:13:09–2:15:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1683-rainbow-of-rockets/chapter/ai-bubble-skepticism-intel-mass-layoffs.md Elliott Management has warned that NVIDIA and other AI-focused mega-caps are in "bubble land," suggesting that AI applications are not yet cost-efficient or trustworthy. Simultaneously, Intel announced plans to cut 15% of its workforce, totaling over 15,000 jobs, following a revenue decrease. The hosts discuss the potential for the AI investment bubble to pop as energy costs and reliability issues mount. Keywords: [nvidia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nvidia.md), [intel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intel.md), elliott management, [ai bubble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-bubble.md), [layoffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/layoffs.md), [oregon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oregon.md) ### Renovaro Biosciences, Nina Brink, AI Shell Game Allegations - **Episode:** [1671: It's The Boyfriend](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1671-it-s-the-boyfriend.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-23 - **Time:** 52:33–57:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1671-it-s-the-boyfriend/chapter/renovaro-biosciences-nina-brink-ai-shell-game-allegations.md Hindenburg Research released a report labeling Renovaro Biosciences a "worthless AI shell game" involving controversial Dutch businesswoman Nina Brink (now Nina Storms). The report alleges the company, which claims to use AI for cancer treatment, is built on fraudulent science and a "murderous" past involving its founder. The situation is being cited as a potential signal of the bursting AI investment bubble. Keywords: renovaro biosciences, [nina brink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nina-brink.md), hindenburg research, [ai bubble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-bubble.md), stock fraud ### AI Hype, Blockchain Comparison - **Episode:** [1581: Quippy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1581-quippy.md) - **Published:** 2023-08-13 - **Time:** 1:54:11–1:56:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1581-quippy/chapter/ai-hype-blockchain-comparison.md The hosts debate whether the current AI trend is a "bubble" similar to the blockchain hype. They note that companies are being penalized by the stock market if they do not mention AI in their earnings calls. 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