
AI spending: Companies outpace cost tracking
Companies are pouring money into AI without knowing the real cost. It sounds like a joke, but it's the reality for many tech giants.
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Companies are pouring money into AI without knowing the real cost. It sounds like a joke, but it's the reality for many tech giants.

We thought tech giants were swimming in cash, but they're racking up debt. For AI, they've doubled borrowing to a staggering $350 billion.

Is the AI party winding down? Investors are already grabbing their coats, worried about how long the artificial intelligence spending spree can truly last.
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