1 min readBy Natale Labia
Take shelter! The wave of AI mania is about to break
The AI investment boom is showing classic signs of a late-stage mania: record borrowing, circular earnings, soaring valuations and rising interest rates point to a looming reckoning.
By Natale LabiaSouth Africa
The AI investment boom is showing classic signs of a late-stage mania: record borrowing, circular earnings, soaring valuations and rising interest rates point to a looming reckoning.
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- 27 words · 1 min read
- Published
- September 30, 2026
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- Natale Labia
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- Daily Maverick