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Global watchdog warns private credit fueling AI boom risks sizeable losses

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has issued a warning regarding the private credit industry's significant role in funding the AI boom, cautioning that a market correction could result in substantial losses. AI firms are increasingly relying on private lenders for infrastructure, making up over a third of private credit deals in 2025. The FSB highlighted risks such as potential shortfalls in electricity supply for data centers and an oversupply of data centers outpacing AI demand, which could negatively impact AI company valuations and investor returns. AI

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IMPACT Highlights potential financial instability risks if AI infrastructure investment outpaces demand or faces supply chain disruptions.

RANK_REASON A global financial watchdog issued a warning about systemic risks posed by private credit fueling the AI boom. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Global watchdog warns private credit fueling AI boom risks sizeable losses

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  1. The Guardian — AI TIER_1 · Kalyeena Makortoff Banking correspondent ·

    Global finance watchdog warns over private credit industry fuelling AI boom

    <p>Financial Stability Board report reveals tech, healthcare and services sectors as the biggest borrowers</p><p>The private credit industry’s role in fuelling the AI boom could backfire, with a sharp correction leading to “sizeable” losses, the Financial Stability Board has warn…