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AI companies universally face a structural risk of capital expenditure preceding commercial returns, as massive investments in computing power and data centers have yet to translate into corresponding commercial returns.
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70%
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Medium-term (~90 days)
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7/8/2026
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U.S. Treasury Warns of AI Bubble Risk: Systemic Concerns and Investment Rationality
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