AnalysisBusinessAugust 20, 2026

Gary Marcus compares AI industry financing to check-kiting

Gary Marcus argues generative AI financing has circular elements reminiscent of check-kiting, with speculative debts that may never be repaid. He cites Masayoshi Son taking out loans on OpenAI shares to buy more OpenAI shares as an example.

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