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What Makes the AI Music Stop: a $1.5 Trillion Mountain of Hidden Leverage

Aug 17, 2026 · 06:54 AM ET· updated 2h ago
What Makes the AI Music Stop: a $1.5 Trillion Mountain of Hidden Leverage

Big tech's AI boom is shifting to off-balance-sheet debt, lease deals, and high leverage. Explore the hidden financial risks of AI.

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Why It Matters

Big tech companies are borrowing lots of money in ways that don't always show up clearly on their financial reports to pay for AI. When you look at these companies, watch whether their hidden debts keep growing—it tells you if they're betting big on AI working out.

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