Are we entering 2026 in an AI bubble? Taresh Batra for Range Jan 12, 2026 Jan 12, 2026 Updated Jan 12, 2026 0 A businessman holding a phone illustrated with AI and stock chart graphics. Jub ka Joy // Shutterstock Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Taresh Batra for Range k9bmkDEC@?8mpC6 H6 6?E6C:?8 a_ae :? 2? px 3F33=6nk^DEC@?8mk^9bmkAmpD EC256 E6?D:@?D 4@@=65 2?5 E96 A@=:4J 7@8 =:7E65[ :?G6DE@CD’ 2EE6?E:@? 2D H6 6I:E65 a_ad 8C2G:E2E65 E@ 2 D:?8=6 BF6DE:@?i pC6 H6 :? E96 >:5DE @7 2? px 3F33=6nk^AmkAm%@ 6G2=F2E6 H96C6 H6 2C6 :? 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