2026-01-03 13:40:26

Look at Netflix and Uber—both burned cash for years before turning massive profits. Generative AI might deliver even bigger returns, especially if we're heading toward superintelligence. The catch? Investors have limits to their patience. Today's AI boom will eventually face a reality check: how long will funding keep flowing if we don't see the payoff?

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· 01-06 13:07

ngl Now AI is burning money just like Netflix did back then, the key is still who can survive until that day... the money will eventually run out.

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StillBuyingTheDip

· 01-04 01:00

ngl I feel this statement is a bit too idealistic... The stories of Netflix and Uber sound great, but how many can actually turn a profit? How much longer can investors tolerate this wave of AI investments? No one knows for sure.

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RugpullTherapist

· 01-03 14:09

Speaking of which, Netflix and Uber were also burning money like crazy back then, and now they are making huge profits in return. Applying this logic to AI is a bit mysterious... Can investors really wait until that day?

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MEVSandwich

· 01-03 14:08

NGL, this wave of funding frenzy is bound to cool down sooner or later. Losing money and burning cash for a few years is okay, but someone will have to settle the accounts eventually.

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AllInAlice

· 01-03 14:08

The topics are all the same, but back then with Netflix and Uber, the market really believed in them. Now? The financiers have all become smarter, and the AI spending spree can't be stopped.

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SignatureLiquidator

· 01-03 14:06

Haha, you're right, but the problem is that when Netflix and Uber were burning money, at least you could see user growth. Now with this AI wave, can anyone really pinpoint where the turning point is?

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CryptoCrazyGF

· 01-03 13:55

Patience with capital... In a nice way, it's confidence; in a harsh way, it's a gambler's mentality. Back when Netflix and Uber were around, the public opinion wasn't so intense. Now with AI, it's all futures speculation. Where's the real payoff?

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