Hidden debts of top US tech firms reach $1.65 trillion amid opaque AI investments

Five major US technology companies have accumulated approximately $1.65 trillion in hidden debts, largely from nontransparent financing tied to artificial intelligence development. This off-balance-sheet leverage obscures the firms' true financial positions and raises concerns about systemic risk if AI investments underperform. The scale of undisclosed obligations could affect investor confidence and regulatory scrutiny of the tech sector's AI spending.

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