In a recent regulatory disclosure, Alphabet reveals financial risks linked to its massive AI investments that surpass $1 trillion. The firm might be burdened with nearly $98.5 billion in contingent commitments, including data center leases and chip system repurchases. There are growing apprehensions about the sustainability of Google Cloud’s expansion due to a substantial backlog from its collaboration with Blackstone.
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