# An AI ‘debt bomb’ crisis? No. This isn’t Enron 2.0 | Gene Marks > Source: > Published: 2026-08-23 14:00:34+00:00 # An AI ‘debt bomb’ crisis? No. This isn’t Enron 2.0 | Gene Marks By Gene MarksSource: [The Guardian Technology](https://www.theguardian.com/us/technology)Fears of a datacenter buildout debt crisis are exaggerated. The risks are different than in the past and they are recoverable Some experts are warning of a looming “debt bomb” crisis because big [datacenter](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/datacenters--us-) builders such as [Meta](https://investor.atmeta.com/investor-news/press-release-details/2025/Meta-Announces-Joint-Venture-with-Funds-Managed-by-Blue-Owl-Capital-to-Develop-Hyperion-Data-Center/default.aspx), [Oracle](https://www.fastcompany.com/91545823/oracle-and-the-ai-booms-hidden-debt-bomb), [xAI](https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/nvidia-to-invest-in-xai-special-purpose-vehicle-cash-to-be-used-to-buy-nvidia-gpus/) and [CoreWeave](https://www.spglobal.com/ratings/en/regulatory/article/-/view/type/HTML/id/3579057) are not only raising billions to construct these facilities but are also not recognizing these long-term debt obligations on their balance sheets. Should we be concerned? No. I know because I’ve seen this movie before. [Continue reading...](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/23/ai-debt-bomb-crisis) Get AI news in your inbox Daily digest of what matters in AI.