Alphabet’s $80 Billion Flex

Alphabet announced an $80 billion capital raise, with Berkshire Hathaway contributing $10 billion, to fund its massive AI infrastructure build-out. The move signals that even highly profitable tech giants are now spending beyond their operating cash flow on AI capex. While the equity raise is minimally dilutive (2% of shares), questions remain about the actual ROI of these massive AI investments, especially as hyperscalers compete in a supply-constrained environment driving up equipment costs.