• Tekedia Capital analysis flagged rising hidden leverage as hyperscalers ramp AI infrastructure spending driven by Nvidia GPU demand.
• Nikkei research estimated $1.65 trillion in off-balance-sheet debt tied to long-term leases, financing structures, contract commitments for AI buildouts.
• Capital intensity extends beyond GPUs, with multi-billion-dollar data centers, networking, cooling, storage, power needs lifting operating costs.
• Investment case hinges on AI revenue scaling fast enough to cover current costs, replacement cycles, long-dated obligations.
• Slower adoption or pricing pressure could strain cash flow, raising risk that commitments outpace earnings growth.

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