AnalysisBusinessJuly 22, 2026
AI sales start to justify data-center spending boom, report says
Global AI sales (ex-China) hit $25B in Q1 2026, exceeding $21B in depreciation. Generative AI revenue reached $110B over the past 12 months, per Bloomberg.
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