Big Tech geeft recordbedrag uit aan AI, vrije kasstroom op laagste niveau in tien jaar

Major technology companies are investing record amounts in artificial intelligence infrastructure, with combined spending reaching $725 billion and pushing their free cash flow to its lowest level in a decade. This shift marks a significant change for Silicon Valley giants, which historically operated as asset-light businesses generating substantial cash reserves. The massive capital expenditure on AI infrastructure reflects intense competition among tech leaders to develop and deploy advanced AI systems. While these investments signal confidence in AI's future potential, they are temporarily