The Biggest BS Gap in AI
Which AI companies are all talk, no action? Data-driven analysis of hype vs reality in 2025.
🤡 What's the BS Gap?
The BS Gap is the difference between what AI companies say (hype score) and what they actually do (reality score).
High BS Gap (>10): All talk, questionable execution
Medium BS Gap (5-10): Marketing spin, some substance
Low BS Gap (<5): Honest messaging, solid execution
Top 50 Most Overhyped AI Companies
Epic
Google Cloud
Alibaba
Cerebras
Visa
The New York Times
Raspberry Pi
JPMorgan
Qualcomm
Figma
Morgan Stanley
CoreWeave
Shopify
Perplexity
Google DeepMind
Vercel
Walmart
Goldman Sachs
Spotify
WordPress
Replit
Amazon.com
Apple
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the BS Gap in AI companies?
The BS Gap measures the difference between a company's marketing hype (what they say) and their actual reality (what they do). A high BS gap means a company talks big but delivers small. It's calculated by analyzing events, sentiment, and quality metrics.
Which AI company has the biggest BS gap in 2025?
Epic currently has the highest BS gap at 10.3, indicating significant overhype relative to actual execution.
How is the BS Gap calculated?
BS Gap = Hype Score - Reality Score. Hype Score analyzes marketing events, press releases, and claims. Reality Score measures actual product launches, funding, partnerships, and technical execution. A score above 10 indicates significant overhype.
Is a high BS Gap always bad?
Not necessarily. Early-stage companies often have high BS gaps as they're building in public and making bold claims. However, if the BS gap stays high for 6+ months without execution, it's a red flag. Look for the trend: is the gap increasing or decreasing?