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Cracks are emerging in the AI spending boom

Big Tech is pouring billions into AI infrastructure, but mounting debt, negative cash flow, and growing investor skepticism are raising questions about the sustainability of the AI spending boom.

TechCrunch AI· Rebecca Bellan·Friday, October 30, 2026 at 9:17 PM UTC

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Cracks are emerging in the AI spending boom

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