AI Boom: Tech Giants Issuing Record Debt for Infrastructure

Tech giants are amassing debt to fund AI infrastructure, with the top ten companies expected to issue over $120 billion this year. This is a stark contrast to the dot-com era, where companies relied heavily on stocks and venture capital. While bond issuance is seen as the cheapest and cleanest financing method, critics warn of potential risks, such as rapid hardware obsolescence, which could lead to financial strain.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.