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The dot com era refers to the late-1990s internet boom characterized by rapid investment in web-based companies, often measured by metrics like pageviews and market share rather than sustainable profits. On WindowsForum.com, discussions draw parallels between that period and today's AI surge, examining whether history will repeat. Topics include Bill Gates' warning that the current AI enthusiasm resembles a bubble similar to the dot com era, and key lessons from the dot com burst for achieving profitable growth. These threads analyze the risks of hype-driven spending and the importance of unit economics, offering insights for investors and tech professionals navigating the current landscape.
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    Gates Warns AI Boom Feels Like Dot Com Bubble Across Microsoft OpenAI

    Bill Gates’ blunt assessment — that the current surge of artificial intelligence enthusiasm “absolutely” resembles a bubble like the dot‑com era — landed this week as both a warning signal and a reality check for an industry running at full throttle. Background The comment from Microsoft’s...