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Britain faces a 'substantial' recession threat if the AI boom falters, as Google and Intel shares plunge

A data graphic showing the AI-driven tech sell-off that spread to Tokyo, as a Chinese official warned AI investment had become "overly concentrated", adding pressure to already fragile global markets.
A data graphic showing the AI-driven tech sell-off that spread to Tokyo, as a Chinese official warned AI investment had become "overly concentrated", adding pressure to already fragile global markets.

Alphabet's share price plunged more than 13 per cent in a single day last week, while Intel lost 28 per cent of its value, as fears mount that the AI buildout is burning cash without delivering near-term profits. Chip-makers AMD, Nvidia and Marvell also fell sharply, raising urgent questions about the impact on millions of British savers' ISAs and workplace pensions.

Britain faces a 'substantial' recession risk if heavy AI spending fails to generate returns.

European stock markets fell Tuesday as AI anxiety combined with escalating Iran tensions to rattle bond markets.

Savers in default workplace pension schemes are exposed without realising it, because most funds automatically hold broad tech-heavy ETFs.

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