AI Gold Rush 2025: How 58% of Global VC Funding Flooded Into AI Startups

AI Gold Rush 2025: How 58% of Global VC Funding Flooded Into AI Startups

As a crypto analyst who's seen bubbles inflate and pop, I've got front-row seats to the AI funding frenzy. In the first half of 2025, $730B poured into AI startups - more than doubling 2024's total. But here's the kicker: 58% of all venture capital now flows to AI, with OpenAI's record $40B round making up nearly half. I'll break down the winners, losers, and why this smells like dot-com déjà vu (with better algorithms). Buckle up for data-driven cynicism served with a side of dark humor.