AI Companies Are Trying to Hide a Staggering Amount of Debt

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Author: technewssss

Date: 7/23/2026

Article Summary:
A recent investigation by Nikkei Asia reveals that five US tech giants are hiding an estimated $1.65 trillion in debt that doesn't appear on balance sheets, highlighting the precarious state of the AI industry's investment in AI.