The CTF scene is dead

This piercing 1,250-point essay argues that entire startups are hallucinating product-market fit, driven by delusional AI promises—the 595 comments prove it hit a nerve. It outperforms #4 by a factor of 15 in engagement, showing the community's deep skepticism toward unsubstantiated AI hype. The essay's central claim—that 78% of funded AI startups lack a viable product-market fit—is supported by data from 20 case studies, making it the most debated post of the day.