Critical impact

US tech giants' hidden AI debt swells 90% to $3.2T in 6 months

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What happened

US tech giants' off-balance-sheet debt from artificial intelligence-related obligations has nearly doubled to $3.2 trillion in six months, causing investor concerns.

Why it matters

The rapid expansion of AI-related spending by tech giants is raising concerns among investors and may have implications for the companies' financial stability and future growth.

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