The AI appeal is no more in the billions

In what’s quickly becoming the latest buzz in tech, giants like Alphabet, Meta, and Microsoft are investing heavily in artificial intelligence (AI). But as the billions pile up, so do the questions, and investors are getting a little anxious.

AI’s potential has everyone stoked, but the question remains: Are these companies investing wisely or just chasing the next shiny toy? On the flip side, there’s DeepSeek, a Chinese startup with AI models that rival the big guys — that too, at a fraction of the cost. DeepSeek is not alone — it faces…