Unsupervised Learning with Jacob Effron

Ep 91: Top AI Analyst Unpacks Today's AI Hype Cycle

July 16, 2026·1h 13m·5-min readconversationaltechnology
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Benedict Evans and Jacob Efron explore the real impact of AI by comparing it to past technological shifts like electricity, the internet, and mobile, arguing that while AI is transformative, its value may not accrue to foundation model companies as expected. The conversation centers on th

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