The rapid expansion of AI hardware manufacturing is creating economic distortions reminiscent of Dutch disease, where a booming sector drives up costs and draws resources away from other industries. This phenomenon is leading to higher prices for labor and materials across the broader economy, while non-AI sectors struggle to compete for investment and talent. The imbalance threatens long-term economic stability by concentrating growth in a single, volatile industry.
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