AI Build-Out Hits New Bottleneck: A Shortage of Cheap Money

Lenders and investors are becoming more selective about AI bets and demanding stricter terms as the industry's massive build-out enters a new phase.

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2026-10-31 01:00 · Wall Street Journal Technology
The New Bottleneck in America’s AI Build-Out: A Shortage of Cheap Money

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