US tech giants' hidden AI debt surges 90% to $3.2T in six months
angry_impala · hn · 2026-11-04
Nikkei Asia reports that hidden AI-related debt at US tech giants has swelled 90% to $3.2 trillion in six months, driven by off-balance-sheet financing for data center buildouts, raising concerns about financial risk in the AI capex race.
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