Hyperscaler AI spending

What experts have said about Hyperscaler AI spending

2 statements · 2 negative

1. Adir ShiffmanNegativeAug 21, 2026· The Contrarians with Adam and Adir

   Hyperscalers may abruptly stop AI spending if returns disappoint shareholders.

   “at some point they may well say we're not getting a return on this money and our shareholders are sick of it and they want us to start making cash again. And so it all comes to a halt”

   Listen at 20:40

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2. Adir ShiffmanNegativeJul 27, 2026· The Contrarians with Adam and Adir

   Hyperscalers shift AI capital expenditure into operating expenditure presentation.

   “it's really capex that you're just shifting to OPEX so that it doesn't look too bad in your own financial statements”

   Listen at 51:05

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