AI Data Center Debt Bubble Risks Systemic Collapse
The burgeoning artificial intelligence boom necessitates an unprecedented $3 trillion to $5 trillion investment in data centers, a cost far exceeding the capacity of even the largest tech companies. Consequently, debt markets are emerging as the primary source of funding, encompassing everything from blue-chip bonds to complex asset-backed securities. While this massive influx of capital offers lucrative opportunities for lenders, it also introduces risks related to overinvestment, rapid technological obsolescence, and increasing leverage for AI firms.