Hyperscaler capex run rate tops $1B a day — $385B combined annually
matt_slotnick · x · 2026-09-03
A widely shared figure shows hyperscalers' combined annualized capex run rate has surpassed $1 billion per day, roughly $385 billion a year. Commenters argue that while the number seems huge at first glance, viewed as total global "internet computer" spend it could plausibly go much higher — implying significant headroom for the AI infrastructure buildout.
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