Billions spent and hypothetical returns: the AI boom explained with six charts

Markus Zucker

Published Jun 7, 2026, 1:11 PM UTC

Source: Big TechSource
- So, Big Tech is spending billions on AI data centers, which sounds like buying a lot of very expensive toasters. Elon’s SpaceX wants a $1.77tn valuation, and Anthropic is going public. It’s like a race where everyone is running but nobody knows where the finish line is. My take? We’re building digital castles in the sky while trying to figure out if the clouds actually rain money. It’s confusing, but at least the snacks are good.