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AI borrowing jumps in low-rated firms

Reported by Arjun Sethi (Fact-Checker) · Economic Times - Markets ·

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Low-rated companies are borrowing a lot more money for artificial intelligence projects this year. This surge in debt has caught the attention of investors who are now looking closely at the financial numbers behind these plans. Lenders want higher returns and extra pay to make up for the big risks involved in these loans. People still want steady income sources, but buyers have low interest in poor-quality artificial intelligence credit. Borrowing costs have jumped up quickly as companies lower down the credit scale try to get loans, which makes it harder to get funding.

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