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Policy·16h ago·all news from September 15, 2026

What’s at stake in AI’s trillion-dollar gamble

Economists are currently struggling to quantify the long-term financial impact of artificial intelligence due to significant uncertainties regarding productivity gains and corporate capital expenditure. While major firms are investing hundreds of billions of dollars into infrastructure, experts warn that the tangible economic return remains unclear. This disconnect between massive upfront spending and measurable output creates a financial risk that could reshape market expectations for technology companies.

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