The Markets' AI Guessing Game, Moltbook Explained, AI-Induced Layoffs?

Does the market know who's winning the AI race or is it just pretending?

Alex Kantrowitz and Marty Swant

Feb 02, 2026

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Marty Swant

I'm a journalist covering tech/marketing/policy for NYT, Fast Company, Inc., Big Technology, Transformer, and more. (Previously was on staff at Digiday, Forbes, Adweek, and the AP.) Born in MN, I’m now in NYC with my wife Emily & our dog, Willoughby.