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TL;DRBanks are struggling to finance AI data centers because they're unfamiliar, risky assets.
Why it matters: Financing constraints could slow AI infrastructure growth and reshape competitive dynamics in the sector.
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TL;DRGates warns AI era will be chaotic and says governments aren't ready for it.
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