Media Tip Sheet: AI Stocks: A Boom or a Bubble?


October 27, 2025

Artificial intelligence, and the companies driving it, have fueled nearly 80 percent of U.S. stock gains this year. Some analysts warn the surge is starting to resemble a speculative bubble. Companies like Oracle are taking on billions in debt in hopes that AI will keep advancing, while firms like OpenAI remain unprofitable. If the technology underdelivers or investors lose faith, the market could face a sharp correction.

For expert insight, please consider Patrick Hall, teaching assistant professor of decision sciences at the George Washington University School of Business. Hall is an expert in auditing and red-teaming AI systems and has helped shape the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s AI Risk Management Framework.

If you would like to schedule an interview, please contact Claire Sabin at claire [dot] sabinatgwu [dot] edu (claire[dot]sabin[at]gwu[dot]edu).

-GW-