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MWITA-FC-2026-002 · Evidence A · P1

IEA reports five large technology companies spent more than USD 400 billion in capex in 2025 and expected a further 75% increase in 2026, while warning that not all announced projects will come to fruition.

Counterevidence & uncertainty

Aggregate company capex includes non-AI assets; guidance can change.

What would change the reading

Update with filings, cancellations and commissioned capacity.

Primary routes

  1. FC-S002https://www.iea.org/reports/key-questions-on-energy-and-ai/executive-summaryOpen source record →

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