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Sign InRenowned short seller Jim Chanos, famous for predicting Enron's downfall, has expressed a bearish outlook on IBM, asserting that artificial intelligence poses a threat rather than an opportunity for the company. Chanos described IBM as primarily a marketing and consulting firm, not a cutting-edge AI leader, highlighting its 'India-centric body shop model'. He further argued that IBM's true innovations in the 21st century have been in financial engineering. Chanos maintains his skeptical view despite IBM's recent strong Q4 2025 earnings, which saw 12% revenue growth and surpassed Wall Street estimates. This assessment from a prominent investor could influence investor sentiment towards IBM stock, particularly concerning its ability to capitalize on the AI revolution.