AI Doubts Grow as Investor and Actor Team Up

Michael Burry, known for his bold investment moves, has joined actor Ben Affleck in questioning the reliability of AI. Both figures have raised concerns about the technology's limitations and potential pitfalls. Burry recently shared a clip from the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, where Affleck criticized large language models like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. Affleck argued that these models are designed to reflect the average, making them incapable of replacing genuine human creativity. Affleck acknowledged that AI has some useful applications but doubted it could ever produce truly meaningful writing or generate entire films independently. He also questioned the economics of AI models, noting that performance gains are slowing while costs are rising. Affleck concluded that AI will remain a tool rather than a replacement for artists, stating that it will be good at filling in expensive and burdensome tasks but will ultimately rely on human artistic aspects.Burry has been vocal about his concerns regarding an impending AI bubble burst. He has criticized tech giants like Microsoft and Alphabet for their heavy investments in AI infrastructure, which he believes will soon become obsolete. Burry has also bet against NVIDIA, calling it dangerously reliant on AI infrastructure. He has accused leading AI companies of suspicious revenue recognition and understating depreciation, referring to the circular funding loops between the companies as a picture of fraud. The Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF has seen significant gains, up 41. 36% in 2025 and 139. 89% over the past five years. However, Burry's warnings highlight the potential risks and uncertainties surrounding AI investments.