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Tech Debt Soars to $990 Billion Amid AI Boom

2/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Global tech and AI-related debt issuance is projected to reach $990 billion by 2026.
Tech companies are increasingly relying on debt to fund AI expansions.
Alphabet Inc. has initiated significant debt sales.
Oracle Corporation plans to raise up to $50 billion through debt sales.
Analysts expect 120 IPOs this year, as market volatility and geopolitical factors deter listings.

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Historical Context

The dot-com bubble peaked in March 2000, with the NASDAQ Composite index reaching 5,048.62 before crashing, resulting in an 86% decline in companies like Cisco Systems. This collapse forced tech firms to shift to debt financing, a trend echoed today as Alphabet Inc. and Oracle Corporation are projected to issue $990 billion in debt by 2026 for AI investments, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities in tech markets.

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Story summary

Global tech and AI-related debt issuance is projected to reach $990 billion by 2026.
Tech companies are increasingly relying on debt to fund AI expansions.
Alphabet Inc. has initiated significant debt sales.
Oracle Corporation plans to raise up to $50 billion through debt sales.
Analysts expect 120 IPOs this year, as market volatility and geopolitical factors deter listings.

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