AI Lab Valuation Mania: Do Employees Literally Think Their Shares Can Buy Galaxies?

teortaxesTex · x · 2026-08-10

As valuations of top AI labs skyrocket, industry insiders are starting to mock the unrealistic expectations regarding employee stock options.

A blogger revealed that many AI company employees "literally, unironically believe" their shares will eventually be valuable enough to "buy galaxies." This absurdly optimistic sentiment reflects the bubble mentality and irrational wealth expectations fueled by the current capital frenzy in the AI sector.

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