A Nikkei Asia investigation published July 21, 2026 found that Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Oracle collectively carry $1.65 trillion in off-balance-sheet AI obligations, eight times more tha…
Big Tech companies have $1.67 trillion in disclosed future obligations, comprising $821 billion in uncommenced leases and $848 billion in purchase, construction and other commitments, according to a r…
Five US tech giants — Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Oracle — are hiding an estimated $1.65 trillion in off-balance-sheet debt, according to Nikkei Asia, surpassing the $1.35 trillion they off…
A Nikkei study reveals hidden debt at U.S. tech giants swelled eightfold in four years to an estimated $1.65 trillion as artificial intelligence investments ballooned, exceeding the roughly $1.35 tril…
A developer from JudyAI Lab analyzes the real impact of AI on jobs, citing Nikkei Asia's report of 8,000 resumes from top US tech grads receiving little response and TechCrunch's data on 90,000 positi…
Asian streaming services ReelShort, Viu, and iQiyi are expanding microdramas and AI-generated content to capture audiences in a crowded market, with ReelShort doubling its AI team after rapid growth, …
Japan's top five chipmaking equipment suppliers reported a 10% drop in China sales, marking a first-time decrease that signals Beijing's success in building domestic semiconductor capabilities. The de…
Lenovo is deploying AI systems, including a real-time infrastructure platform and generative AI assistant Football AI Pro, at the FIFA World Cup 2026 as its first official global technology partner. T…
The U.S. Department of Energy and Japan's MEXT and METI ministries announced a $1 billion strategic partnership, making Japan the first international partner in the DOE's Genesis Mission. The five-yea…