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The Ezra Klein Show · October 16, 2026 · 01:07:29

Is There an A.I. Bubble? A Debate.

Ezra Klein hosts a debate between Azeem Azhar and Paul Kedrosky on whether the massive investment in AI infrastructure constitutes a bubble. Kedrosky argues that the current spending is unsustainable and resembles past bubbles, while Azhar takes a more optimistic view, believing the transformation justifies the investment. The discussion touches on the crowding out of home construction by data center building and the broader economic risks of a potential burst.

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The AI Investment Bubble Debate
Paul Kedrosky argues that the enormous capex spending on AI infrastructure is an obvious bubble, while Azeem Azhar contends it may be justified by the technology's transformative potential.
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Data Center Construction Crowding Out Housing
The surge in data center construction is consuming so many resources that it is reducing the capacity to build homes.

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