AI ROI to Drive Capex Spending: Dudley
THE SO WHAT
If investors are already pushing AI ROI timelines out while still justifying heavy capex, the market is treating AI infra like long-duration industrial buildout, not quick-payback IT. Operators should separate “must-have” infra bets from speculative ones and be explicit about payback horizons with boards and investors.
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