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Story summary
- Global technology companies issued a record $428.3 billion in debt in 2025 to fund artificial intelligence (AI) investments, with U.S. firms at $341.8 billion.
- Traditionally reliant on internal cash, these firms now borrow due to low costs and strong demand.
- Rising debt levels raise concerns about financial stability if AI investments fail to yield returns.
- In Taiwan, opposition threatens impeachment of President Lai and Premier Cho over a redistribution bill.
