Silicon Valley operates under a motto popularised by Mark Zuckerberg at Facebook: “Move fast and break things.” This mantra suggests that those who create disruptions are not held accountable for the damage they cause. However, the recent downturn in technology stocks has evoked memories of past crises that have affected various sectors and had widespread economic repercussions.
While it is premature to declare the bursting of the AI bubble, vigilance is necessary given the significant reliance on systems that are both essential and fragile. This week, global outages of Microsoft servers and issues with air traffic management in the United States have highlighted these vulnerabilities.
