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A.I. Is Running on Borrowed Money

A New York Times analysis reveals that the artificial intelligence industry is heavily reliant on debt financing, with companies like Oracle issuing billions in bonds to fund AI infrastructure, raising concerns about a potential financial bubble.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/business/ai-spending-oracle-stocks-bonds.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48947500

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