SBI Research: Magnificent Seven AI debt reaches $578B
11/02/2026 — 11/02, 12:19·1 sources (all)·1 reports (all)
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- An SBI Research report says the combined debt of the seven largest U.S. tech companies rose nearly 45% to $578 billion by mid-2026, driven m…
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On 2026-11-02, ETtech reported on a study published by SBI Research. According to the report, the combined debt of the seven largest US technology companies, widely known as the Magnificent Seven, had increased by nearly 45 per cent to USD 578 billion by mid-2026. The rise was described as mainly tied to the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure. The report also warned that financial risks linked to AI are accumulating. As of the report's release, no breakdown of individual company debt or any subsequent developments was provided.
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A report by SBI Research says the combined debt of the Magnificent Seven rose nearly 45% to $578 billion by mid-2026, driven by the rapid buildout of AI infrastructure. The findings raise concerns that AI spending is increasingly being financed through debt.
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