The Hidden Gap in AI’s $765 Billion Capex Bet
Five 2026 AI capex estimates span $474 billion to $800 billion, and the gap between them exposes how little of the buildout is actually verified.
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Five 2026 AI capex estimates span $474 billion to $800 billion, and the gap between them exposes how little of the buildout is actually verified.
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