AI Paid Growth Wave Will Recede, Leaving Spend-Heavy Companies Exposed
vaibhavbetter · x · 2026-09-01
Addressing the current high rewards for paid growth in the AI sector, the author argues this trend is unsustainable. Drawing parallels to historical cycles, the post warns that once the wave recedes, companies relying heavily on paid acquisition without substantial product moats will be caught 'naked' and vulnerable.
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