The Biggest AI Lie Yet? How Builder.ai Built a $1.5B Illusion

Описание: The Biggest AI Lie Yet? How Builder.ai Built a $1.5B Illusion

The AI gold rush has created billion-dollar startups almost overnight but not all of them are real.
In this investigative deep dive, we expose the shocking truth behind Builder.ai, one of the most hyped AI startups of the decade and why it ultimately collapsed.

Marketed as an AI-powered platform that could automate up to 80% of app development, Builder.ai claimed anyone could “build an app like ordering pizza.” Backed by tech giants like Microsoft and SoftBank, the company reached a staggering $1.5 billion valuation during the peak of the AI hype cycle.

But the truth was very different.

Behind the polished demos, friendly chatbot, and sleek dashboards, Builder.ai’s so-called AI automation was largely an illusion. Most of the work was done manually by human developers, often low-paid and spread across multiple countries. The AI engine barely existed in the way it was marketed and revenue numbers were inflated through aggressive accounting tactics.

This video explains:

How the Builder.ai scam actually worked
Why investors ignored major red flags
How fake AI startups create plausible illusions instead of outright lies
The psychology of FOMO during the AI boom
How rebranding and storytelling kept the deception alive
The real human cost when the illusion collapsed
A practical checklist to help you spot the next AI startup scam

This isn’t just a story about Builder.ai.
It’s a warning about the modern AI economy where hype moves faster than verification, and where even smart investors can be fooled by a compelling narrative.

If you’re a founder, investor, developer, or simply curious about artificial intelligence, this video will change how you evaluate AI products forever.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 – The AI Gold Rush Begins
02:52 – The Illusion of AI Automation
08:09 – Investor FOMO & Funding Frenzy
12:53 – Rebranding the Deception
15:23 – Builder.ai Unravels
18:41 – The Human Cost of Fake AI
21:27 – How to Spot the Next AI Scam

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