Commentary warns AI bubble collapse may be a more immediate risk than a slowdown

An opinion piece published by The Guardian argues that calls for an AI slowdown are justified, but suggests a collapse of the AI investment bubble could pose a more immediate threat, according to the outlet.

The article points to the scale of debt issuance being used to fund the rapid pace of datacentre construction by technology firms as a source of concern, The Guardian reported.

The piece, written by Heather Stewart, notes that a collapse of the AI bubble would have consequences reaching beyond the United States.