US hyperscalers are projected to spend roughly $800bn on capital expenditure in 2026 as global AI investment approaches the scale of China's post-WTO boom, with economists warning of far-reaching consequences for labour markets, energy demand and inequality.
AI investment boom rivals China's post-WTO surge, economist warns
US hyperscalers are projected to spend roughly $800bn on capital expenditure in 2026 as global AI investment approaches the scale of China's post-WTO boom, with economists warning of far-reaching consequences for labour markets, energy demand and inequality.
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