AI Mania: From Tulips to Tokens
THE SO WHAT
Comparing AI to tulips and tokens is a reminder that tooling waves often overshoot before settling into durable infrastructure. If you’re allocating budget or equity around AI, separate speculative narratives from concrete unit economics—opt for investments that reduce real costs or unlock measurable revenue within 6–18 months.
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