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TikTok developer ByteDance arranges $29.6 billion loan as it builds AI ambitions

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What happened

ByteDance was reportedly considering spending $70 billion on AI data centers and infrastructure.

AI giants call for slowing the AI race.

Key facts

  • ByteDance was reportedly considering spending $70 billion on AI data centers and infrastructure.
  • Reported by CoinDesk and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:43:45 UTC.

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