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Investor skepticism on AI investments

Entities: Microsoft Corp. · Michael Burry · Steve Eisman · Kalshi · Alphabet Inc.

Overview

On July 8, 2026, fund manager Michael Burry signaled doubts about the AI sector by shorting AI chip makers, citing inflated valuations. By July 26, 2026, Burry joined fellow “Big Short” alumnus Steve Eisman in a broader critique: both warned that the rapid scaling of large‑language models could soon face diminishing returns and that hyperscale firms were pouring massive capital into AI infrastructure without durable competitive advantages. They also targeted prediction‑market platforms such as Kalshi, describing them as gambling‑like schemes prone to insider‑trading abuse and calling for stricter regulatory oversight. The two snapshots together trace a shift from an isolated bet against AI hardware to a wider investor‑driven push for scrutiny of AI‑related spending and emerging financial products.

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Investor Steve Eisman and Michael Burry Criticize AI Spending and Prediction Markets

    Steve Eisman warns AI hype may stall, preferring chip makers over Alphabet/Microsoft, while Michael Burry labels prediction‑market platforms like Kalshi as unregulated gambling that harms users.

  2. 23 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Michael Burry bets against AI chip makers amid valuation concerns

    Michael Burry has increased short bets on AI chip firms like Micron, Nvidia and Applied Materials, warning of a possible 30% correction amid valuation excesses.

Sources

cryptobriefing.com · newsanyway.com · sapo.pt