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AI investment boom puts Big Tech's free cash flow under pressure

Big Tech's massive investments in artificial intelligence are squeezing free cash flow, according to a Reuters analysis, as companies pour billions into data centers and AI infrastructure with uncertain near-term returns.

read1 min views1 publishedJul 22, 2026
Article URL: https://www.reuters.com/business/ai-investment-boom-puts-big-techs-free-cash-flow-under-pressure-2026-07-22/

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