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AI economy fuels record global deal-making over the past six months

Deal-making spending in the first half of the year was the highest in a decade, at $3.2 trillion.

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The New York Times Business reports that the AI economy has helped drive a $3.2 trillion surge in global deal-making over the past six months.

The outlet also notes that questions remain about whether the current boom can keep going.

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NYT BusinessA $3.2 Trillion Deal-Making Frenzy Is Spurred by the A.I. Economy

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