The debate around a so-called “AI bubble” highlights the growing gap between inflated expectations and tangible business impact
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has been accompanied by record-breaking investments, soaring valuations, and increasingly bold claims about its transformative potential. Against this backdrop, discussions about a possible AI bubble—driven by short-term hype—have gained momentum.
The debate echoes the early days of the commercial internet, when genuine innovation coexisted with speculation and exaggerated promises. The real question, however, is not just how much capital is being invested, but what remains when market enthusiasm begins to cool.
In a recent article published in the press, Julián Colombo, CEO of N5, argues that while there is undeniably a hyperbolic narrative surrounding artificial intelligence, the phenomenon cannot be reduced to a speculative bubble. According to the analysis, the core issue is that automated analytical capabilities are becoming increasingly affordable, accessible, and embedded in business operations.
The article emphasizes that AI initiatives with real impact are those that deliver measurable gains in efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness—particularly in data-intensive industries. Superficial implementations, by contrast, tend to be quickly exposed as market expectations evolve.
Finally, the piece suggests that a potential market correction could be beneficial, helping to filter out excess, accelerate consolidation, and reinforce solutions capable of delivering sustainable, long-term value.
Read the full original article, authored by Julián Colombo: https://www.iproup.com/innovacion/63879-hay-una-narrativa-hiperbolica-alrededor-de-la-ia
