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Weatherhead’s Michael Goldberg says AI demand may endure even if investment slows

Media | August 31, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff
Media Expert: Michael Goldberg

How a potential AI bubble-burst could affect Ohioans

Spectrum News: Michael Goldberg, professor at Weatherhead School of Management and associate vice president of the Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship, said Ohio’s AI boom has parallels to the dot-com era, with massive capital flowing into data centers amid uncertainty over returns. He warned a bubble could hurt large-cap stocks and the job market, but said demand for computing and efficient technologies will likely endure even if AI investment slows.