Kai Ryssdal breaks down why final sales to private domestic purchasers — a mouthful, yes — is a better read on where the economy is headed.
Tech companies heavily subsidized AI use in the early days. But now, particularly with the advent of AI agents, spending on AI can start to rival employees’ salaries.
Sometimes they’re investing to meet current demand, sometimes they’re planning for the future.
According to GDP data out today, business investment in computers and related equipment grew nearly 113%.