AI companies supplying data centers, chips, and processing power to OpenAI have amassed $96 billion in debt to fund operations, raising concerns about sustainability. OpenAI pledges $1.4 trillion for energy and computing power but expects only $20 billion in revenue this year. Partners have borrowed $30 billion, with more loans being negotiated. The shift towards debt financing in the AI sector is significant, with big tech firms accumulating $121 billion in new debt this year alone, indicating a shift in financing strategies.

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