importantSYS.SOURCE: Nikkei Asia• 2026-07-21T03:56:03Z

Hidden Debts of Five US Tech Giants Reach $1.65T Amid Opaque AI Investments

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Hidden debts of five US tech giants surged to $1.65 trillion due to opaque AI funding structures, primarily from data center leases and GPU contracts. The increase complicates risk assessment for investors as off-balance-sheet liabilities now exceed traditional debt metrics.

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