T his March marked the 25th anniversary of the dotcom bust , a moment that serves as both a cautionary tale and a source of valuable lessons as we navigate the current artificial intelligence (AI) boom. AI, much like the internet in the 1990s, is being hailed as the next transformative technology , with massive investment and sky-high valuations fueling excitement—and speculation. But if history is any guide, it may take longer than many expect for AI to reach its full potential, and there will