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Jersey Mike’s IPO illustrates how bad the AI hype has become
July 3, 2026
Jersey Mike’s IPO documents mention AI despite the company being a sandwich chain, which the source frames as an example of how pervasive AI references have become. The notable detail is that even a business with no obvious AI use case is now invoking the term in public filings, underscoring how inflated the hype cycle has gotten.
Just for kicks, I took a look at Jersey Mike's IPO documents. Surely a sandwich shop would have no need to mention AI. But low-and-behold.
Source: techcrunch.com