Jeff Bezos warns that AI investments are overly inflated, similar to past tech bubbles.
Bezos calls AI an 'industrial bubble'
Companies raise billions without solid plans
AI technology itself is valuable
Past bubbles led to societal benefits
Market pullback expected in the future
Amazon stock has Strong Buy rating
Jeff Bezos stated at Italian Tech Week that artificial intelligence is experiencing an “industrial bubble,” where excitement drives stock prices beyond their true value. This echoes past technology bubbles, like the dot-com crash.
AI Market Showing Classic Bubble Signs
Jeff Bezos stated at the Italian Tech Week in Turin (October 2025) that artificial intelligence is experiencing an “industrial bubble.” This means stock prices and valuations have become disconnected from business fundamentals, echoing historic bubbles like the 2000 dot-com crash. Investors are investing heavily in both strong and weak AI ventures, making it difficult to differentiate promising ideas from poor ones.[1][3]
Comparison to Past Bubbles and Technology Impact
Bezos compared the current AI bubble to the 1990s biotech boom, where many startups failed but the overall outcome led to important medical breakthroughs. He emphasized that unlike harmful financial or housing bubbles, this “industrial bubble” has productive outcomes after the hype settles. The technology itself is real and set to transform every industry, bringing “gigantic” benefits to society.[3][4][5]
Market and Investment Dynamics
Bezos illustrated how Amazon’s stock fell from $113 to $6 during the dot-com burst, while key business metrics (customers, profits) improved, demonstrating bubble behavior where prices detach from reality.
He noted unusual funding dynamics, such as startups with few employees receiving multi-billion dollar valuations without products.
Despite inflated valuations, he highlighted AI’s true underlying potential, with Amazon heavily investing through AI data centers and chip development.[2][6]
Industry and Wall Street Perspectives
Other leaders like OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon echoed concerns about the bubble but remain optimistic. Solomon described the market as overestimating AI’s near-term potential, yet recognizing its long-term power. Wall Street ratings show confidence in Amazon, with a “Strong Buy” consensus and an average price target of $266.66 implying nearly 20% upside.[5][6]
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