Editor-in-Chief Jerusalem Demsas argues Zitron's recent 2026 critiques now center on alleged fraud by AI firms like OpenAI and Anthropic, despite surging adoption and reported revenues exceeding $2 billion monthly.
Demsas notes Zitron's earlier arguments focused on AI's lack of business impact, but rapid efficiency gains, falling costs, and widespread enterprise use have undermined those claims, prompting a pivot to fraud accusations.
The critique highlights that over 30% of Fortune 500 companies now have AI enterprise deals and more than half of Americans use AI chatbots, challenging Zitron's skepticism and calling for more substantive analysis of AI's economic value.
If half of Americans now use AI, why isn't its massive economic impact clearly visible yet?
Why are only 20% of companies capturing most of AI's economic benefits?
Are AI's billion-dollar revenues real business or a house of cards built on subsidized costs?
Is AI creating a 'lost generation' of young workers while boosting productivity for everyone else?
As AI gets smarter, are we sacrificing human critical thinking skills for automated convenience?
Can America's power grid actually support the AI revolution before energy shortages stop it cold?