AI slowdown calls justified but collapse of bubble may be more immediate threat | Heather Stewart

AI slowdown calls justified but collapse of bubble may be more immediate threat | Heather Stewart

Analysts say the recent slowdown in artificial‑intelligence investment is warranted, but warn that a rapid burst of the sector’s valuation bubble could pose a more urgent risk. They highlight that companies are financing an aggressive expansion of data‑centre capacity with large amounts of debt, raising concerns about financial stability if growth stalls in the near term for investors.