What's next for AI and has its explosive growth in 2025 created a bubble?

12/29/2025

PBS News Hour - Science

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This year, the development and spending around artificial intelligence has been perhaps the most significant business and economic story. AI spending is driving one of the most explosive periods for the tech industry and playing a big role in overall economic growth. But there are very real questions about the boom. Geoff Bennett discussed the potential bubble with Cade Metz of The New York Times. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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What's next for AI and has its explosive growth in 2025 created a bubble?

PBS News Hour - Science

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What's next for AI and has its explosive growth in 2025 created a bubble?

Scientists work to decode wolf howls in Yellowstone with AI technology

Trump halts East Coast projects in latest blow against wind power

Trump's executive order limits state regulations of artificial intelligence

Deep in the Amazon, scientists build a 'time capsule' to predict future of climate change

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Key takeaways from COP30 halfway through the UN climate summit

How a small community fought for justice after finding forever chemicals in drinking water

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