An analysis of AI skeptic Ed Zitron's predictions reveals significant inaccuracies in his claims about major tech companies. In November 2024, Zitron asserted that Meta, Google, and Microsoft were "dying" and turning to AI out of desperation because they "don't know how to grow." However, financial data contradicts this narrative. Meta's revenue grew from $135B in 2023 to $165B in 2024 and $201B in 2025, with profit rising from $47B to $69B and $83B respectively. Alphabet (Google's parent) saw revenue climb from $307B to $350B to $403B, with profit increasing from $84B to $112B to $129B. Microsoft's revenue grew from $228B to $262B to $305B, and profit from $101B to $118B to $143B. All three companies showed strong growth through the first half of 2026.

The author, who holds no special financial interest in AI beyond index funds, emphasizes that Zitron's reasoning is flawed — these ecosystems are not dying, and AI adoption appears strategic rather than desperate.