Mark Cuban recently challenged the mainstream narrative around AI, suggesting that the technology's capabilities are being overstated in ways that could reshape job markets and business strategies. His take? AI isn't the revolutionary force many claim—it's a tool with real limitations that people often overlook.



This perspective matters if you're building or scaling a business, or if you're concerned about how automation might impact your career path. Rather than blindly adopting AI solutions, Cuban's argument pushes us to think critically: what problems is AI actually solving versus what problems are we just hyping?

The broader implication is clear—don't get caught up in the AI narrative without understanding what you're actually buying into. Businesses that differentiate themselves won't be those that jump on every AI trend, but rather those that deploy the technology strategically where it genuinely adds value. For job seekers and entrepreneurs, that means focusing on skills and roles that require judgment, creativity, and human insight—the areas where AI still falls short.

It's a reality check worth considering as the tech industry continues pushing AI as the solution to everything.
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pumpamentalistvip
· 4h ago
Mark is once again pouring cold water, but this time he really hit the point... AI hype is indeed outrageous --- To be honest, seeing so many projects just slap an AI shell on and dare to raise funds makes me want to laugh --- The key is whether it's a real need or just marketing brainwashing. This is indeed a question worth pondering --- Capital loves this approach; whether it's useful or not, they shout "revolution" first... Cuban is not wrong this time --- After thinking about it, it still depends on human judgment; machines can't learn that --- In the end, it still depends on who truly uses AI to solve practical problems, not just following the trend --- Listening to AI this and AI that every day gets a bit annoying... Mark's words hit the pain point --- Startups should be pragmatic, don't get caught up in this wave of hype, staying clear-headed is very important
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CoffeeNFTradervip
· 12h ago
Mark Cuban's recent comments are indeed somewhat interesting... But honestly, who wouldn't say something like that? The key question is how many people are actually following this logic to develop projects. Hmm, he's right, but too many people get starry-eyed at AI... Here's another calm analysis—wake up, everyone, AI ≠ the万能钥匙 (universal key). Cuban always keeps this tone—against hype, focused on practical combat. This time, he’s somewhat on point. Stop exaggerating, AI is just a tool. A good tool doesn't mean you're using it in the right direction. That's the real truth... Unfortunately, most VCs are still frantically funding AI companies.
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BlockchainArchaeologistvip
· 19h ago
Mark's buddy is right; AI hype is as outrageous as the ICO craze back in the day... The truly valuable things are always those that solve real problems, not just concepts. --- Another "revolutionary technology" has become a marketing tool, the tactics are exactly the same as in the crypto world back then haha... --- Honestly, those who think with their brains saw through this wave early on, while the rest are still loudly claiming AI can cure everything. --- Strategic deployment vs. blind following, the logic is simple but most companies just can't learn it, they have to go through a cycle to understand... --- The most heartbreaking thing is: those who get promoted and pay raises are never the earliest adopters of AI, but those who can evaluate and make choices. --- Just listen, don’t really treat AI as a savior; these days, it still depends on human judgment to make a living. --- I just want to know how many entrepreneurs spend a lot of money on AI solutions and then realize it’s not even necessary... --- The current hype around AI is so loud that it’s hard to see whether this thing is actually useful or not, but we need this kind of voice.
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ReverseFOMOguyvip
· 01-12 11:30
Mark is right. These days, there are really too many people hyping AI. --- Another voice of reason, but unfortunately not many are listening. --- To put it simply, don't follow the trend. People say this every year, but every year some still fall into the trap. --- Creativity and judgment are indeed things AI can't handle. Overthinking it. --- Honestly, truly profitable companies never rely on hype. --- Haha, many people who secretly accumulated AI stocks must be crying now. --- The problem is that the gap between knowledgeable and clueless investors is too wide. --- Reliable, just don't get carried away by the hype.
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PonziDetectorvip
· 01-12 11:28
Nah Mark is right, AI has been hyped up. Now everything is being fitted into AI.
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GasFeeCriervip
· 01-12 11:21
Isn't it just plain talk? AI hype has indeed gone too far, and the truly usable scenarios are painfully few. Cuban is right; many companies jumping on AI are just chasing the trend without really thinking about what they want to do. Wake up, everyone. The real competitive edge still lies in people's brains. It's easy to say, but very few companies dare to do the opposite. Now, it's just a matter of watching a batch of blindly following startups fail. I just want to ask, what's the use of your company's AI solution? Instead of competing in AI, it's better to compete for talent, brothers. That’s the long-term strategy.
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MergeConflictvip
· 01-12 11:18
Mark Cuban is right, AI is just the emperor's new clothes... Everyone is just attaching everything to AI, but in the end? Most of it is just tools, not that magical. Instead of blindly chasing trends, it's better to think clearly about what you truly need...
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