AI Boom Shows Cracks After US, China Earnings
THE SO WHAT
Earnings softness around AI in both the US and China suggests the spend curve is getting more selective—hype budgets are giving way to ROI scrutiny. Operators pitching AI initiatives should expect tougher questions on payback period and unit economics, even if top-line “AI spend” remains high.
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