December 2, 2025Open Access

Foundation Models and the AI Boom: Narrative Momentum vs. Architectural Resilience

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Analysis reveals sustainability and reliability challenges in AI's foundation models, suggesting architectural innovations are needed.

AI's reliance on massive resources raises sustainability concerns, with significant cost implications.
Key evidence highlights that 95% of enterprise AI pilots fail to demonstrate ROI, stressing financial risks.
Assessment using the Civilization Physics framework contrasts the current AI boom with previous technological trends.
Implications point to the urgent need for open standards and improved architectures to ensure long-term viability.

Guo Xiangyu (2025) studied this question.

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