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Cisco's John Chambers lived through the dot-com crash. He says the AI bubble is harder to navigate.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Brady, Diane 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on insights from John Chambers, former CEO of Cisco, regarding the current AI boom and its comparison to the dot-com bubble of the late 1990s. Chambers highlights similarities such as rapid growth driven by transformative technology and increased productivity, while noting differences including the early stage of AI development and intense competition among major companies like Microsoft, Google, and Anthropic. He advises a diversified investment approach, emphasizing the significant impact of AI across sectors and expressing optimism about the U.S. and India’s roles in AI innovation, while noting challenges in Europe, the Middle East, and China. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Fortune.com. 2026/04, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Business and Management
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:193145137
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