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Microsoft’s early AI lead has become a test of faith

Microsoft's early lead in artificial intelligence is now testing investor confidence as the company's capital spending surges, raising questions about the returns on its massive AI investments.

read1 min views37 publishedJul 9, 2026

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Financial Times TechnologyThe only certainty is that capital spending is going through the roof

The only certainty is that capital spending is going through the roof

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