Friday, 30 January, 2026
Big Tech Under Pressure as Investors Question Massive AI Spending Amid Slower Growth
Tech giants are facing mounting scrutiny from investors as record-breaking capital expenditures on artificial intelligence coincide with cooling growth in core cloud divisions. While companies like Microsoft and Alphabet continue to pour billions into AI infrastructure and data centers, shareholders are demanding clearer evidence of immediate returns. This growing skepticism has triggered market volatility, forcing tech leaders to defend their aggressive long-term strategies.
Read full story at Economic Times