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Shannon O'Neil: America's AI Boom Faces Infrastructure and Labor Hurdles

Economist Shannon O'Neil warns that America's exciting AI boom is hitting some serious roadblocks. She points to growing energy demands, a shortage of skilled workers, and rising tariffs as key challenges. These issues could put a damper on profits and even spark fears of an AI bubble.

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Shannon O'Neil: America's AI Boom Faces Infrastructure and Labor Hurdles

Economist Shannon O'Neil has issued a warning: the unprecedented boom in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector across the United States is facing a real test. This challenge goes beyond just technical innovation, delving deep into infrastructure, the labor market, and trade policies. Even with billions of dollars poured into the sector in recent years, backed by extensive stimulus policies, the sustainability of this growth is no longer guaranteed as structural challenges continue to mount.

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