The ChatGPT Report 162 - AI Bubble 2026, The Case Against AI
Nov 13, 2025
Ryan delves into rising public fatigue with AI and forecasts potential resistance by 2026. He highlights the stark contrast in AI adoption between tech hubs and everyday America, pointing out a plateau in enthusiasm. Discussions include lawsuits against AI companies and cases of fraud undermining trust. Ryan also questions the return on investment in enterprise AI and discusses limited labor market impacts. He emphasizes the importance of human accountability in critical decisions and anticipates a resurgence of genuine human creativity.
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AI Fatigue Is Becoming Visible
- Public enthusiasm for AI is waning and usage is plateauing outside tech hubs.
- Ryan reports personal and audience-level fatigue as visible signs of a broader slowdown.
Leaving Mistakes To Seem Human
- Ryan stopped using AI to polish emails because people can see through AI-generated tone.
- He sometimes leaves mistakes to appear more human and avoid sounding like a chatbot.
Legal And Creative Backlash Mounts
- Creators and courts are pushing back as AI outputs reuse copyrighted material and mimic voices.
- Legal cases and creator complaints expose limits and public discomfort with AI-produced work.