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LinkedIn cofounder says AI spending is holding off a recession

Original: LinkedIn cofounder says AI infrastructure is the 'only reason we're not in a recession'

LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman said investment in AI infrastructure is the 'only reason we're not in a recession,' arguing that massive spending on data centers and computing capacity is propping up the US economy. His comments add fuel to a growing debate about whether AI-driven capital expenditure is masking broader economic weakness.

Why now: Investors and economists are debating whether AI spending is artificially sustaining economic growth.

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