Hyperscalers lean on legacy businesses to fund massive AI infrastructure spending

Major cloud and tech companies are pouring trillions into AI infrastructure, straining free cash flow and increasing reliance on their legacy businesses to sustain growth.

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2026-10-30 11:00 · CNBC Technology
Tech giants need legacy businesses to keep growing as they pour trillions into the AI buildout

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