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AI Hyperscalers' Massive Borrowing Boom Raises Shadow Debt Concerns as Companies Chase AI Goals

Tech giants Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta are fueling an unprecedented borrowing boom to fund AI infrastructure, with Amazon alone raising $37 billion through bond sales. But the Bank for International Settlements warns that off-balance sheet arrangements amount to shadow borrowing that could expose lenders to refinancing pressures and credit risk.

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AI Hyperscalers' Massive Borrowing Boom Raises Shadow Debt Concerns as Companies Chase AI Goals

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Applied Materials partners with Micron and SK Hynix to develop AI memory chips at $5B facility

Applied Materials has formed partnerships with Micron Technology and SK Hynix to accelerate development of next-generation memory chips for AI systems. The collaborations will take place at Applied's $5 billion EPIC Center, focusing on DRAM, HBM, and NAND technologies as Big Tech firms prepare to spend at least $630 billion on AI infrastructure this year.

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Applied Materials partners with Micron and SK Hynix to develop AI memory chips at $5B facility

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Eridu emerges from stealth with $200M Series A to solve AI networking bottlenecks

Veteran entrepreneur Drew Perkins is back with Eridu, an AI networking startup that just raised an oversubscribed $200 million Series A round. The company promises to break through the network wall holding back AI with a redesigned switch architecture that could scale GPU clusters to millions of units while cutting costs by up to 40 percent.

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Eridu emerges from stealth with $200M Series A to solve AI networking bottlenecks

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AI Crunch Pushes Laptop Prices Up 40% as Memory and Storage Costs Spiral Out of Control

The AI boom is triggering a severe component shortage that could push laptop prices up by 40%, with mainstream $900 models potentially hitting $1,260. Memory and storage chips are in critical short supply as manufacturers prioritize lucrative AI server components over consumer devices. Chromebooks face the steepest decline with shipments expected to drop 28% this year.

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AI Crunch Pushes Laptop Prices Up 40% as Memory and Storage Costs Spiral Out of Control

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TSMC posts 30% sales growth as AI demand drives semiconductor boom despite geopolitical risks

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. reported revenue of $22.6 billion for January-February 2026, marking 30% sales growth fueled by sustained global demand for AI hardware. The world's largest contract chipmaker continues aggressive expansion with a new Tainan fabrication plant despite emerging concerns over data center spending and Middle East conflict.

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TSMC posts 30% sales growth as AI demand drives semiconductor boom despite geopolitical risks

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Polarise plans 30-megawatt AI data centre to double Germany's sovereign computing capacity

German start-up Polarise announced plans to build a 30-megawatt AI data centre in Bavaria by mid-2027, potentially doubling Germany's domestically-run computing capacity. The facility addresses European efforts to gain sovereign control over critical tech infrastructure amid global tensions. With costs in the triple-digit million euro range and renewable energy integration, the project highlights the strategic push for technological independence.

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Polarise plans 30-megawatt AI data centre to double Germany's sovereign computing capacity

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HPE projects revenue above estimates as AI hardware demand drives $5 billion server backlog

Hewlett Packard Enterprise forecast second-quarter revenue between $9.6 billion and $10 billion, exceeding Wall Street estimates of $9.57 billion. The company is capitalizing on surging demand for AI-powered servers equipped with Nvidia chips, while navigating memory chip shortages by raising prices and prioritizing high-margin enterprise customers over some mobile service providers.

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HPE projects revenue above estimates as AI hardware demand drives $5 billion server backlog

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KKR eyes $3 billion sale of CoolIT Systems as data center cooling demand surges

Private equity firm KKR is working with advisers on a potential sale of CoolIT Systems for over $3 billion. The data center cooling company specializes in liquid cooling technologies for AI and computing systems. The move reflects surging demand in the data center industry as high-powered AI and cloud servers require advanced cooling solutions beyond traditional air systems.

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KKR eyes $3 billion sale of CoolIT Systems as data center cooling demand surges

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SoftBank seeks record $40 billion loan to fund OpenAI investment as AI bet intensifies

SoftBank is pursuing a record $40 billion loan to finance its massive investment in OpenAI, marking its largest-ever dollar-denominated borrowing. The 12-month bridge loan, underwritten by JPMorgan and other lenders, underscores Masayoshi Son's aggressive positioning in the AI boom. However, S&P's recent credit outlook downgrade highlights concerns about liquidity and the risks of an AI bubble.

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SoftBank seeks record $40 billion loan to fund OpenAI investment as AI bet intensifies

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AI Data Centers Spark Land Rush and Political Battles as Big Tech Seeks 85 Gigawatts by 2030

The AI boom has created a modern land rush as companies scramble to secure power and land for data centers. Firms like Cloverleaf Infrastructure act as middlemen, securing 85 gigawatts of capacity needed by 2030. But community opposition is mounting over rising utility costs, with Virginia voters electing candidates who promise to shift grid costs to tech companies. Big Tech responds with aggressive lobbying as the battle over who pays for AI infrastructure intensifies.

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AI Data Centers Spark Land Rush and Political Battles as Big Tech Seeks 85 Gigawatts by 2030

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Meta creates new AI unit in Reality Labs to accelerate model development

Meta has formed a new applied AI engineering organization within its Reality Labs division to speed up model development and support superintelligence initiatives. Led by VP Maher Saba, the unit will focus on building interfaces, generating real-world data, and providing evaluations to strengthen Meta's AI models. The move comes as Meta commits billions to AI infrastructure alongside a $50 million annual content licensing deal with News Corp.

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Meta creates new AI unit in Reality Labs to accelerate model development

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Amazon acquires George Washington University campus for $427 million to fuel AI expansion

Amazon Data Services purchased George Washington University's Virginia Science and Technology campus for $427 million to build data center infrastructure. The acquisition in Ashburn, Virginia, supports Amazon's $35 billion investment plan through 2040 as tech companies commit at least $630 billion this year to meet surging artificial intelligence demands.

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Amazon acquires George Washington University campus for $427 million to fuel AI expansion

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ECB's Lagarde Vows Close Watch on AI-Led Layoffs as Productivity Gains Emerge Across Europe

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde told lawmakers the ECB will be "extremely attentive" to potential AI-driven job cuts as artificial intelligence boosts productivity across the euro zone. While massive investment in AI is yielding observable results in Europe and the US, no significant wave of layoffs has materialized yet, though concerns about job losses stemming from AI adoption continue to mount globally.

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ECB's Lagarde Vows Close Watch on AI-Led Layoffs as Productivity Gains Emerge Across Europe

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Citigroup Forms Specialized AI Infrastructure Banking Team to Tap $3 Trillion Opportunity

Citigroup has assembled a dedicated AI Infrastructure Banking team to help finance the massive build-out of data centers and computing infrastructure. The bank estimates $3 trillion in capital will be needed by 2030 as Big Tech companies like Amazon, Meta, and Alphabet dramatically increase spending on AI infrastructure.

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Citigroup Forms Specialized AI Infrastructure Banking Team to Tap $3 Trillion Opportunity

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White House Economist Dismisses AI Job Losses as 'Science Fiction' After Market Turmoil

A top White House economist rejected alarming predictions about AI-driven job losses that rattled markets this week. Pierre Yared called the Citrini Research report 'science fiction,' arguing it violates basic economic principles. The administration maintains AI will drive productivity and employment, not destroy jobs.

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White House Economist Dismisses AI Job Losses as 'Science Fiction' After Market Turmoil

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