Investor James Douma: If Your AI Expectations Don't Sound Delusional, They're Wrong
jamesdouma · x · 2026-08-06
Prominent AI investor James Douma shared a paradoxical perspective on the future of AI expectations. He argues that if your expectations for AI sound delusional, they might actually be right; however, if they don't sound delusional, they are definitely wrong. This highlights the exponential nature of AI advancements, suggesting that linear thinking often drastically underestimates the technology's trajectory.
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