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Tech Giants Spend $1T on AI, Pass Costs to Customers

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Register ·

Tech companies have invested over $1 trillion in AI infrastructure, the largest build-out in history, according to an analyst report. The spending is driving up hardware and software prices as firms seek to recoup costs. Customers are now facing higher bills for AI-powered services and products.

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The trillion-dollar figure underscores AI's capital intensity, but the real story is whether customers will accept the price hikes or push back.
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