Prof G Markets Big Tech’s AI Vibe Shift
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Feb 2, 2026 They unpack big-tech earnings and why AI-driven advertising lifted some companies while others face investor skepticism. They debate which firms actually earn returns from AI versus those chasing hype. They analyze Tesla and Apple’s recent results and question whether retail investors should chase upcoming blockbuster IPOs.
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Jackson Hole, Spa Days, And Skiing Excuses
- Scott describes staying at Jackson Hole and preferring spa and social interactions over actual skiing.
- He uses ski trips to trap his boys on a mountain so they talk to him for hours.
AI Is Valuable When It Boosts ROI
- Meta shows AI delivers real revenue uplift through better ad targeting and user engagement.
- Investors rewarded Meta's proof of ROI while punishing companies selling AI stories without clear returns.
AI 'Vibe' Moves Hundreds Of Billions
- Market sentiment now rewards the vibe around AI associations as much as technical progress.
- Associations with OpenAI flipped from a positive to a negative investor signal over recent quarters.