AI Data Center Expansion Pushes Global Tech Debt to $1.4 Trillion

According to a Nikkei Asia report, aggregate debt among major technology firms including Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Tencent has reached $1.4 trillion. The surge stems from aggressive capital investments in AI data centers and compute clusters. Analysts warn of narrowing liquidity buffers as interest expenses rise. However, long-term returns on infrastructure-driven AI growth remain robust, cushioning balance-sheet risks.