The AI trade now runs on borrowed money, and the lenders are repricing it

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July 31, 2026
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Grey Swan Signals monitors market stress indicators such as volatility, valuations, credit, liquidity, and bank health. It focuses on foreseeable risks that are often overlooked by investors.
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Community Sentiment
Positives
- AI's disruption of technical professions is undeniable; software engineers are witnessing massive changes in just a year, hinting at the technology's vast potential.
- Despite risks, there's a strong belief that AI gains will continue to grow, showcasing its transformative power in various industries.
Concerns
- Investors have poured money into AI like it's a bottomless pit, but the industry risks becoming just another commodity with infinite competition and no clear ROI.
- The sentiment in the community swings between apocalyptic fears of AI's impact and unrealistic utopian visions, indicating a struggle to find balanced perspectives on its future.
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