Alibaba Chairman Joe Tsai Cautions Against US AI Industry ‘Bubble’ | PYMNTS.com
Mar 25, 2025 - pymnts.com
Alibaba Chairman Joe Tsai expressed concern over the massive investments in artificial intelligence by U.S. technology firms, suggesting that the projected $500 billion spending might be excessive and ahead of current demand. He warned of a potential bubble forming in the sector, particularly with plans to build data centers without immediate need. Despite these concerns, Alibaba plans to invest at least 380 billion yuan (approximately $52 billion) in AI and cloud computing over the next three years, focusing on developing artificial general intelligence to push the boundaries of current AI capabilities.
In the U.S., the top four tech giants are expected to spend at least $320 billion on AI this year. Goldman Sachs is also expanding its AI capabilities to enhance productivity and efficiency, with a focus on scaling adoption and use cases. Belinda Neal, the bank’s COO of core engineering, highlighted the excitement around generative AI and its potential to deliver significant benefits across the firm.
Key takeaways:
Alibaba Chairman Joe Tsai expressed concern over the high level of AI investment in the U.S., suggesting it may be ahead of current demand.
Alibaba plans to spend at least 380 billion yuan (about $52 billion) on AI and cloud computing over the next three years, focusing on developing artificial general intelligence.
The four biggest tech giants in the U.S. are expected to spend at least $320 billion on AI efforts this year.
Goldman Sachs is scaling AI capabilities across its business to enhance productivity and efficiency, with a focus on generative AI.
