Alphabet’s AI risks deepen as filing reveals $98 billion in hidden commitments

In a recent regulatory disclosure, Alphabet reveals serious financial hazards linked to its massive AI investments, surpassing $1 trillion. The firm might be burdened with nearly $98.5 billion in contingent commitments, including data center leases and chip system repurchases. There are growing apprehensions about the sustainability of Google Cloud's expansion due to a substantial backlog from its collaboration with Blackstone.