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Google picks most spots on the AI roulette wheel

Alphabet’s $175–185B 2026 capex bet, explained.

Reuters Breakingviews
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The capex arms race is a bet on demand that may take years to fully monetize.

What to know

  • Capex is treated as both signal (confidence) and risk (margin pressure).
  • The winners may be those who can turn spend into lower unit costs.
  • Depreciation and utilization will matter as much as model quality.

Source: https://www.reuters.com/commentary/breakingviews/google-picks-most-spots-ai-roulette-wheel-2026-02-04/