Blackstone executive says AI infrastructure debt fears are overblown
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On 22 October 2026, TechCrunch reported that Blackstone executive Jas Khaira said at a TechCrunch Disrupt event that fears AI infrastructure debt could trigger a credit crisis are overblown. His reasoning: most data centres are built by hyperscalers, and the debt behind them sits with the world's most creditworthy companies. This is the only report currently available on the matter, with no response from other parties or further developments.
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- TechCrunch · AIBlackstone’s Jas Khaira says fears over AI-buildout debt are overblown
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