The days of self-funded AI projects are fading fast. As capital demands skyrocket, credit markets have become the go-to playground for raising cash. Sounds promising on the surface—but here's the catch: when liquidity tightens or sentiment shifts, the spillover effects could get messy. We're talking leverage cascades, margin calls, and potential systemic shocks rippling through interconnected markets. The question isn't whether credit will fuel AI growth, but whether the financial plumbing can handle it without breaking.