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Jersey Mike's IPO illustrates how bad the AI hype has become

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What happened

Jersey Mike's, a sandwich chain, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) that includes a claim of using AI to improve its business. However, the IPO filing reveals that the company's AI efforts are largely superficial, with no significant impact on its operations. This highlights the trend of companies exaggerating their AI capabilities to attract investors.

Why it matters

This development suggests that the AI hype has become a marketing tool, where companies are overstating their AI adoption to gain a competitive edge, rather than genuinely leveraging AI to drive innovation.

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