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The AI Hype Index: Unsexy AI

MIT Technology Review AIWednesday, July 29, 2026 at 8:42 AM

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The AI Hype Index: Unsexy AI
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It feels bad enough when an open letter signed by leading economists warns that AI might steal your job. The fact it may soon be better than you at making dinner?

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Impact
High
Category
Ai
Market relevance
Moderate
Why it matters
AI developments move capital, regulation, and competitive advantage across the tech stack. It feels bad enough when an open letter signed by leading economists warns that AI might steal your job. The fact it may soon be better than you at making dinner? Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to AI and Hype Index.
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What happened

It feels bad enough when an open letter signed by leading economists warns that AI might steal your job. The fact it may soon be better than you at making dinner?

Why it matters

AI developments move capital, regulation, and competitive advantage across the tech stack.

Background

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Timeline

  1. MIT Technology Review AI published: The AI Hype Index: Unsexy AI

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Economic impact

Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to AI and Hype Index.

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