AI Money Surge: Big Boost, Big Risk

The U. S. stock market has poured money into AI companies like Meta Platforms Inc. They plan to spend more than $3 trillion on data centers and power by 2030. That amount is far larger than the money spent on the Manhattan Project, and it comes only from private investors and lenders. This huge spending shows how much faith people have in AI. But what if the excitement fades? If the market drops, many banks and businesses could feel the shock. Regulators need to think about this possibility now, before it becomes a crisis.The AI boom is changing how we use technology and work. It also creates new jobs, but it may replace older ones. People should ask: Will the economy handle a sudden slowdown? Can we plan for a future where AI is less powerful or more expensive? Governments and regulators should prepare plans. They can set rules to protect consumers, workers, and the financial system. The goal is to keep growth safe while preventing a bubble burst.