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Market Friday, May 1, 2026 at 03:31 PM

Big tech AI spending balloons to $725B in 2026

Major technology companies are projected to spend $725B on AI infrastructure and development this year, a steep increase reflecting capex cycles in GPU procurement, data center expansion, and model training.

The number underscores sustained demand for accelerators, memory, and compute from hyperscalers and raises expectations for NVIDIA, AMD, and semiconductor supply chain participants.

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