The AI boom is lifting the stock market, but it may be masking a weaker economy
1. AI infrastructure spending is expected to exceed $500 billion by 2026. 2. Increased investment is boosting GDP but may obscure economic weaknesses. 3. Experts fear unsustainable AI momentum could mirror the dot-com bubble. 4. Many tech firms are financing expansions by raising significant debt. 5. Despite risks, some see long-term upside from AI investment cycles.