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AI Capital Expenditure Forecasted to Surpass Railway Costs

Updated 2026-09-02 06:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

A major accounting firm predicts that capital expenditure on artificial intelligence will surpass the cost of building railways in both the U.S. and the U.K., with internet costs added on top.

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AI capital expenditure forecast to exceed the cost of building railways in both the U.S. and the U.K. — with the internet added on top

The accounting giant says the buildout of artificial intelligence differs from the development of railways and the internet because of its scale and spending growth.

2026-09-02 06:36 UTC