AI demand is real, but massive data center spending doesn't prove future returns
DavidLinthicum · x · 2026-11-01
David Linthicum argues AI demand may be real, but spending isn't proof of future returns. Enterprises will only pay for infrastructure that delivers measurable value, and more efficient AI could need far less capacity than currently projected — a caution against overheated data center investment.
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