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LinkedIn cofounder: AI spending is propping up the US economy
Original: LinkedIn cofounder says AI infrastructure is the 'only reason we're not in a recession'
Reid Hoffman, the billionaire cofounder of LinkedIn and a prominent AI investor, says spending on AI infrastructure is the 'only reason we're not in a recession'. His claim reflects a growing debate over whether massive data center and chip investments are masking broader economic weakness, with critics questioning how long AI expenditure can sustain growth.
Why now: Concerns are mounting that the US economy is increasingly dependent on AI-related investment, making his remarks timely and provocative.
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- LinkedIn cofounder says AI infrastructure is the 'only reason we're not in a recession' · Business Insider
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