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Hyperscalers Deploy $216B in AI Capex, Triggering Semiconductor Capacity Race

Hyperscalers Deploy $216B in AI Capex, Triggering Semiconductor Capacity Race

Alphabet and Amazon commit $216-$218B combined in 2025 capital expenditure, heavily weighted toward AI infrastructure. Anthropic's 1 million Trainium2 chip contract and OpenAI's $250B Azure deal signal unprecedented demand for specialized semiconductors, forcing capacity expansion from chipmakers.

ViaNews Editorial Team (Markets)