AI May Force States to Rethink Tax Systems

Le Monde reports that tech giants like Google, Meta, and Amazon have borrowed $500 billion this year for data centers, with AI now accounting for 25% of private bond issuance, up from 4% two years ago. This crowding-out effect is pushing up interest rates and may force states to rethink tax systems.

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