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Gartner's 'hype cycle' concept faces scrutiny over origins

The term "hype cycle" is sometimes met with negative reactions due to its perceived origin in unsubstantiated claims. However, the user questions this perception, suggesting that a company like Gartner, despite potential criticisms, does produce structured analyses, implying a basis for their concepts. AI

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece discussing the origin and perception of the term 'hype cycle' and its association with Gartner.

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Gartner's 'hype cycle' concept faces scrutiny over origins

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    sometimes people react negatively to colloquial use of the phrase "hype cycle" because it came from Gartner pulling stuff out of their arse well I ask you, woul

    sometimes people react negatively to colloquial use of the phrase "hype cycle" because it came from Gartner pulling stuff out of their arse well I ask you, would a company who pull stuff out of their arse publish a graph like this? # ai