Softbank’s mega junk-bond deal shows capital for the AI race is getting more expensive

SoftBank’s mega junk-bond deal demonstrates that capital for the AI race is becoming more expensive. The artificial intelligence build-out is now entering the world of junk bonds, where investors require higher payments for taking larger risks. These rising capital costs in AI investments may widen the gap between companies with access to cheaper funding and those that must rely on high-yield debt to sustain their growth and competitiveness within the evolving technological landscape.