AI Gold Rush Heats Up at SF Tech Week as Valuations Soar

At the 2025 San Francisco Tech Week, the energy around artificial intelligence felt electric. Once cautious investors are now chasing startups across every niche, signaling confidence that the AI boom has entered full throttle. 

OpenAI’s valuation jump—from $157 billion to $500 billion—is emblematic of the shift. Where AI was once fringe, now it’s the default lens for nearly every pitch, product or platform.  Across over 1,500 tech events, founders demoed AI tools, VCs attended every talk, and even robot-yoga made its rounds. 

Still, amid the excitement some voices caution about overvaluation and froth in the market. Not every company will survive the race, but for now, momentum and capital are pouring in at breakneck speed.