CNBC — Technology · November 3, 2026 · On the brief until November 17, 2026

Blackstone president calls for more equity to fund AI buildout as debt risks mount

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THE AI ANGLE

Driving trillions of dollars in infrastructure spending and debt issuance

Financial leaders warned that the artificial intelligence buildout requires more equity financing as rising debt exposes lenders to concentration risks. Capital spending could reach ten trillion dollars over five years, which may strain global corporate debt markets. Finance professionals must now evaluate structured transactions and equity partnerships to fund power, chips, and data centers.

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THE TEACHING ANGLE

Lenders take on growing concentration risk without capturing the equity upside of business expansion as computing projects grow larger.

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Blackstone president calls for more equity to fund AI buildout as debt risks mount

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