
Every technological revolution brings both opportunity and uncertainty. The rapid rise of AI is no exception. It’s no wonder, then, that alongside the excitement and experimentation comes a familiar question: are we heading towards an AI bubble - and what would happen if it burst?
Investment in AI has accelerated across predictive, generative, and agentic technologies as organizations race to capture value. Slalom’s research shows that 62% of UK&I executives expect a return on AI investment within just two years, a level of impatience that echoes the early days of the internet boom.