Tech Giants Bet Big on AI: Why $100 Billion in Debt Is Just the Beginning

Austin, Sunday, 21 June 2026.
Nvidia and Oracle are leading a historic corporate debt surge, raising a combined $75 billion in 2026 to fuel AI expansion—with investor demand for Nvidia’s bonds hitting $85 billion, over 3x the offering. This borrowing spree, including SpaceX’s $20 billion bond plans, signals a high-stakes race to dominate AI infrastructure. But with Nvidia’s $216 billion revenue (+65% YoY) and Oracle’s $56 billion in capital spending, the question looms: Is this bold growth strategy or a risky gamble on AI’s profitability?