Analyzing the OpenAI Bubble
elorant · hn · 2026-07-16
An in-depth piece discussing the OpenAI bubble, primarily questioning and analyzing whether its commercial and valuation narratives have become overheated.
Rather than focusing on model capabilities, the core emphasis is on capital markets, business expectations, and industry valuation logic, making it a solid fit for VC or business analysis.
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