Opinion: The economics of AI
As spending on data centres, power, and computing capacity surges, the question is no longer whether AI delivers value, but who will ultimately pay for it.
Opinion: The economics of AI
By Geoff Huston on 30 Sep 2026
As spending on data centres, power, and computing capacity surges, the question is no longer whether AI delivers value, but who will ultimately pay for it.
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