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Tech titans are spending trillions of dollars as they compete to be crowned winner of the ongoing artificial intelligence race.   But this raises a fundamental economic question: is the expenditure actually going to be worth the prize? And will there be anything left over for those who come runner up?   You can read Ian's AI analysis here.   Be sure to catch our bonus tax-week episode here - a what-you-need-to-know before the financial year ticks over tonight!  Carrington Clarke and ABC Chief Business Correspondent Ian Verrender break it all down on ABC Business Daily. Got a burning business question? We'd love to hear your questions! If there’s business and economic news that has you stumped or you'd like further insight into, we're here to help. Send a short voice recording to Carrington and the team at abcbusinessdaily@abc.net.au and we'll attempt to answer it.

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This report examines the massive capital expenditure by global technology firms in the race for AI dominance and interrogates the potential for an economic bubble. While focusing primarily on financial risks and the 'AI race' dynamic, it touches upon the competitive pressures that can lead to the neglect of safety protocols in favor of rapid deployment. The discussion provides critical Australian context regarding the economic implications of frontier AI development and the risks associated with concentrated market power in the tech sector. These investment patterns are significant for policy governance, as the 'winner-takes-all' mentality can undermine global efforts to establish coordinated safety standards for frontier systems.

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