Dimitris Papail: $250B AI capex is conceivable with salary-level pricing, but market cap math is unclear
DimitrisPapail · x · 2026-09-30
Responding to the debate over $250B in AI capex, researcher Dimitris Papail argues the spend could exist if subscription or API pricing reached salary-level costs—but only if customers actually show up to buy. He's unsure how that translates into market cap gains, and calls hopes for novel products beyond agents "a bit more wishful thinking."
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