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

The increasing debt of major tech companies due to AI investments.

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US tech giants have seen their off-balance-sheet debt related to AI obligations nearly double in six months, reaching approximately $3.2 trillion. This escalating financial commitment is causing growing concern among investors due to the seemingly endless nature of AI spending. These commitments now represent about 80% of the tech giants' total assets, highlighting the significant financial strain AI investments are placing on these companies.

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