<div id="readability-page-1">Investors are increasingly seeking financial protection as concerns over an artificial intelligence debt bust grow. According to the Financial Times, trading in credit default swaps, which serve as insurance against defaults, has surged by 90% since September. This increase reflects investor anxiety about technology firms’ rush to incur debt for AI...</div>

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<p>Investors are increasingly hedging against a potential AI debt bust, with credit default swaps trading surging by 90% since September. Concerns are rising over tech firms like Oracle and Meta, which are heavily investing in AI infrastructure. Oracle's CDS costs are at their highest since 2009, and Meta's CDS popularity grew after a $30 billion bond issuance. Tech companies collectively raised $88 billion for AI projects this autumn, with JPMorgan predicting $1.5 trillion in debt by 2030.</p>

- Investors are increasingly seeking financial protection due to concerns over a potential artificial intelligence debt bust.  
- Trading in credit default swaps has surged by 90% since September, indicating heightened investor anxiety.  
- This trend reflects worries about technology firms rapidly incurring debt for AI initiatives.  

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