2025-12-24 13:26:25

The wave of AI technology is sweeping the globe, but don't be fooled by the surface hype—although U.S. computer and software investments hit record highs in the third quarter, their actual contribution to GDP growth was minimal. Official data shows that out of a 4.3% GDP growth, related investments only accounted for 0.3%, highlighting a stark contrast behind the numbers that is quite ironic.

In recent years, U.S. investment in computers has indeed been soaring. Due to low tariff barriers, import volumes have also reached new highs, and now the actual fixed investment in the computer sector has annualized to nearly $270 billion. It sounds significant, but it is not what truly sustains economic growth. This gives us an interesting perspective: while everyone is talking about AI and data centers, the real distribution of economic driving forces may be much more complex than you think.

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ProofOfNothing

· 4h ago

It's just another digital hype game; a contribution of 0.3% is basically useless. The AI hype is still just on paper; real economic growth isn't here. Invested 270 billion but only boosted 0.3% in growth? Whoever makes this deal loses. Wait, are they saying the US is also hyping an AI bubble? Data contradicts reality—laughable. Do people really think AI will save the world? So those shouting about an AI revolution are just marketing tricks. They break records on the surface but are actually useless; this story is quite ironic. Don't be fooled by big numbers; looking closely at GDP contribution reveals the truth. Interesting, pouring money into output but not into production; the investment world is also starting to hallucinate. Everyone's hyping data centers, but their impact is barely noticeable.

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SurvivorshipBias

· 4h ago

Another overhyped bubble, 0.3% contribution is laughable. The data is heartbreaking; AI concept hype is so intense but has little effect on GDP. Lower tariffs and increased imports can boost the economy? Don't be silly, the most effective investments have already been taken by government officials. Everyone is betting on AI, but those who are truly making money have already switched tracks. A 4.3% growth rate, when broken down, is all fake; these days, numbers can be deceiving. Investing $270 billion only yields 0.3%, how much waste is that? Don't trust those financial reports; the money behind them has long since flowed out through other channels.

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FundingMartyr

· 4h ago

Another round of data magic... $270 billion in investment only accounts for 0.3%, the gap is just ridiculous. People hyping AI probably haven't looked at this data. It's just another hype, the real money is elsewhere. Listening to these beautiful numbers, it's all bubbles. Data can lie, investments can too. The key question is where exactly is that money flowing to? So the truth about the US economy isn't as glamorous as the media makes it seem. Record-breaking investments can't boost GDP, which really says a lot. Honestly, this wave of AI isn't driving the economy; it's just shifting attention. Everyone's cheering, but I see it all as air. So retail investors are still chasing the AI trend; the smart money has already left.

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MetaMisfit

· 4h ago

Laughing out loud, another sign of an AI bubble burst, is this all @CNY2700 billion@? Wait, a contribution rate of 0.3%? Isn't that just a big splash in the water? Everyone is hyping AI data centers, but GDP growth has nothing to do with it, so ironic. The record-breaking investment results have such weak pull effects, what does that mean? I just want to ask, where exactly did this money go? 0.3%, that's a bit sad huh

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PretendingSerious

· 4h ago

Again with this set, investing hundreds of billions still can't move the market, hilarious, what does that say…… --- Really, this data shatters many people's illusions, $270 billion still looks like a rookie --- Wait, so what is true economic growth? Is it still driven by traditional industries? --- Interesting, everyone is hyping AI and data centers, but their contribution to GDP is only 0.3%, what a contrast…… --- Exactly, just burning money isn't enough, it has to generate real value --- I just want to know how that over 4% growth rate actually came about, question mark face --- Feels like Silicon Valley is a bit awkward this time, investing so much money but…

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MetaMasked

· 4h ago

It's the same old story... Numbers look good but are useless, I've seen through it long ago.

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MEVHunterWang

· 5h ago

Data can be deceptive. On the surface, it breaks records, but in reality, it only boosts GDP by 0.3%. The gap is huge, it's hilarious.

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