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AI Spending Powers U.S. Economy | Durham News

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Big tech is pouring billions into AI—building data centers, snapping up chips, and rewriting the rules of investment. While Alphabet and Amazon’s earnings show massive spending that’s eating into free cash flow, AI stocks like Nvidia are soaring, turning investors’ fortunes around. But JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon sees this as more than a tech bubble—it’s a powerful economic engine, potentially boosting U.S. GDP by 1% next year. He argues the spending is strategic, fueling everything from steel to utilities, with data centers already seeing explosive growth. Yet, the boom remains concentrated among a few giants, raising questions about long-term demand stability—even as cloud backlogs swell and the AI race heats up. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d15bdc49c5ad6e53

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