Written by Guido Giammattei, this briefing weighs the transformative potential of AI against growing signs of overheating.
AI infrastructure spending has surpassed the dot-com era, powered by strong balance sheets and accelerating demand, yet accompanied by rising leverage, complex financing structures, and increasing competition.
Monetisation remains uncertain: revenues are nascent relative to massive CapEx, depreciation may be underestimated, and profitability timelines are long.
Energy and infrastructure constraints are emerging as material bottlenecks, with U.S. power shortages projected if current data-centre expansion continues.
Explore the full analysis to assess where genuine long-term value may lie within this rapidly evolving theme.