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Reuters News Science & Technology

Has the AI Bubble Popped? The Nasdaq 100 Just Lost $2.5 Trillion 0 (0)

The Nasdaq 100 lost roughly $2.5 trillion in market value during the 5 November 2026 sell-off. AI-linked chip shares were hit hard as investors weighed data-centre expansion risks and doubts about returns on AI spending. Next Token News explains the pressure on the AI building boom, why construction delays matter to chipmakers, and the community concerns OpenAI had already acknowledged. The headline asks a question; a sharp share-price fall alone does not establish that an AI bubble has definitively burst. Market figures: Nasdaq 100 down 6.4% with about $2.5 trillion in market value erased; the separate Nasdaq Composite fell about [See More…]

News & Politics The New York Times

The Hidden Cost of America’s Data Center Boom 0 (0)

As data centers sprout across Georgia, the state’s utility providers are building new power lines to meet the demand for electricity. We speak with residents in Fayetteville, about 25 miles south of Atlanta, who say the new lines will run through their backyards and make it impossible to resell their homes at their current value. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video ———- Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New York Times video journalists provide a revealing and unforgettable view of the world. [See More…]