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Hidden Cost of AI Companies
The Wall Street Journal reveals that nine major technology companies, including Meta, Google, and Alphabet, have committed to long-term investments totaling $3 trillion primarily related to artificial intelligence. However, these commitments are not reflected in their current accounts because they are off-balance sheet. These obligations include leases for large data center facilities, such as the Hyperion project costing $27 billion, as well as long-term procurement contracts to secure AI components, amounting to up to $1.9 trillion. As investments in the sector expand, corporate debts have risen to around $400 billion, and reports anticipate expenses could reach $1.4 trillion by 2027. Despite this, these companies face significant challenges in generating sufficient revenue, as studies suggest that revenue growth may not be rapid enough to cover expenses, potentially threatening the sustainability of their AI investments in the future.
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