AI stocks tumbled on Wall Street as Oracle, CoreWeave, and SoftBank plunged at least 4% following a report that OpenAI missed its own targets. The declines reflect growing skepticism about whether AI investments will deliver the returns investors have anticipated.

The Wall Street Journal revealed ChatGPT maker OpenAI failed to meet revenue and user growth expectations, reigniting doubts about the profitability of artificial intelligence. This news comes as investors question the massive tech investments flowing into AI development.

With earnings season approaching for major tech companies, investors now face uncertainty about whether AI will generate the promised returns. The market reaction suggests Wall Street is demanding more concrete evidence that AI investments translate to actual profits.