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The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett · August 27, 2026 · 2h 27m

The Man Who Calls BS On AI: AI Is The World’s Greatest SCAM, And They All Know It! | Ed Zitron

Ed Zitron, tech critic and host of Better Offline, argues that the generative AI industry is a massive bubble built on hype. He explains why he believes AI is a con, why companies like OpenAI and Anthropic cannot turn a profit, and how the billions invested in data centers could become a $500 billion debt bomb. Zitron dispels myths about superintelligence, insists AI won't cause widespread job losses, and warns of an impending tech depression. He also discusses the manipulation behind the AI narrative and what the public should do to protect themselves.

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Generative AI is a con00:02:15
Zitron asserts that the generative AI industry is fundamentally a con.
AI data centers could leave a $500 billion debt bomb00:47:22
Zitron warns that the massive spending on AI data centers is creating a financial time bomb.

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