Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The open source repo is available at: rebellionaire.com/clearstep
AI isn’t going away.
That’s the part a lot of people still don’t want to say out loud.
But the latest AI news is getting weird fast. Companies are laying people off because of AI before the tools are even doing the work. Engineers are reportedly juicing internal AI usage numbers to look more productive. And executives are bragging about adoption like usage alone proves anything.
In this video, Bradford breaks down the messy reality behind the AI boom — not the hype version, not the doom version, but the part happening inside real companies right now.
Some are using AI like a scoreboard.
Some are using it as an excuse to cut people.
And some may actually be figuring out the right way to use it.
AI is here. It’s not going anywhere.
But the companies that win won’t be the ones with the biggest usage charts. They’ll be the ones that figure out how to turn AI into real business value.
Rebellionaire is a brand of Halter Ferguson Financial. hffinancial.com/disclaimer
Halter Ferguson Financial is registered as an investment advisor with the SEC and only transacts business in states where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Registration as an investment advisor does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission nor does it indicate that the advisor has attained a particular level of skill or ability.
Information presented is believed to be factual and up-to-date, but we do not guarantee its accuracy and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the author/presenter as of the date of publication and are subject to change and do not constitute personalized investment advice. A professional advisor should be consulted before implementing any of the strategies presented. No content should be construed as an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of any offer to buy or sell any securities mentioned herein.
Halter Ferguson Financial does not represent, warranty, or imply that the services or methods of analysis employed by the Firm can or will predict future results, successfully identify market tops or bottoms, or insulate clients from losses due to market corrections or declines.
Investments are subject to market risks and potential loss of principal invested, and all investment strategies likewise have the potential for profit or loss. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and there can be no assurance that any specific investment will either be suitable or profitable for a client's portfolio. There are also no assurances that any portfolio will match or outperform any particular benchmark.
The open source repo is available at: rebellionaire.com/clearstep
AI isn’t going away.
That’s the part a lot of people still don’t want to say out loud.
But the latest AI news is getting weird fast. Companies are laying people off because of AI before the tools are even doing the work. Engineers are reportedly juicing internal AI usage numbers to look more productive. And executives are bragging about adoption like usage alone proves anything.
In this video, Bradford breaks down the messy reality behind the AI boom — not the hype version, not the doom version, but the part happening inside real companies right now.
Some are using AI like a scoreboard.
Some are using it as an excuse to cut people.
And some may actually be figuring out the right way to use it.
AI is here. It’s not going anywhere.
But the companies that win won’t be the ones with the biggest usage charts. They’ll be the ones that figure out how to turn AI into real business value.
Rebellionaire is a brand of Halter Ferguson Financial. hffinancial.com/disclaimer
Halter Ferguson Financial is registered as an investment advisor with the SEC and only transacts business in states where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Registration as an investment advisor does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission nor does it indicate that the advisor has attained a particular level of skill or ability.
Information presented is believed to be factual and up-to-date, but we do not guarantee its accuracy and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the author/presenter as of the date of publication and are subject to change and do not constitute personalized investment advice. A professional advisor should be consulted before implementing any of the strategies presented. No content should be construed as an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of any offer to buy or sell any securities mentioned herein.
Halter Ferguson Financial does not represent, warranty, or imply that the services or methods of analysis employed by the Firm can or will predict future results, successfully identify market tops or bottoms, or insulate clients from losses due to market corrections or declines.
Investments are subject to market risks and potential loss of principal invested, and all investment strategies likewise have the potential for profit or loss. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and there can be no assurance that any specific investment will either be suitable or profitable for a client's portfolio. There are also no assurances that any portfolio will match or outperform any particular benchmark.
