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The AI Bubble Will Burst in 2026 (And Take the Economy With It): Annual Tech Predictions – AlleyWatch
The AI Bubble Will Burst in 2026 (And Take the Economy With It): Annual Tech Predictions – AlleyWatch
The AI bubble will burst in H2 2026, taking the economy down with it. OpenAI will face a harsh down-round and be forced to drastically cut spending. Meanwhile, companies across every sector will begin one of the largest corporate restructurings in history as AI replaces entry-level workers, leaving firms scrambling to figure out how to train the next generation when junior roles no longer exist. Read Chris Cunningham's full 2026 tech predictions, including why robots will become part of your weekly routine and which AI giants won't make it through the year unchanged.
2025 Tech Industry Predictions: GenAI, EVs, and the Future of Engineering – AlleyWatch
2025 Tech Industry Predictions: GenAI, EVs, and the Future of Engineering – AlleyWatch
Will 2025 be the year that coding jobs disappear? While many are focused on AI's potential to transform industries, veteran tech investor Chris Cunningham warns of a startling 20%+ reduction in engineering headcount as companies discover they can build the same products with far fewer of their most expensive employees. From quantum computing's reality check to the revenge of emerging fund managers, Cunningham's annual predictions challenge conventional wisdom about where tech is really headed – and one prediction about the Super Bowl that seems mathematically impossible.
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