Big Tech’s AI spending spree is fueling growth. But what happens if the money stops flowing?

Artificial intelligence is driving a wave of corporate investment unlike any in decades, with forecasts calling for $500 billion in global AI spending by 2026. Experts describe this as a "CapEx Supercylce," but warn it may be propping up an otherwise fragile U.S. economy. If AI spending slows or fails to deliver on its promise, the consequences could ripple through markets, employment and economic growth.