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BlackRock’s Larry Fink Warns US Recession if Data Center Construction Stopped

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Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, warned that halting the construction of data centers would push the United States into recession, arguing that AI infrastructure now accounts for a large share of the country’s economic growth. Fink cited forecasts that AI capital spending could exceed $1 trillion by 2027 and $5 trillion by 2030, underscoring the heavy reliance on data‑center investment. While BlackRock’s AI fund has begun deploying capital, local communities raise concerns over water, power costs and environmental impacts. Approximately 61 % of Americans oppose new data‑center projects, a sentiment that could shape the broader macro trajectory of AI and cryptocurrency development.

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    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink 警告：暂停数据中心建设将导致美国经济衰退

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    BlackRock’s Larry Fink Warns AI Data Center Halt Could Tip US Into Recession

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    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warns US recession if data center construction is halted

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    Larry Fink said any US moratorium on data center construction would lead to a recession because AI building work now drives much of the economy. Wall Street analysts estimate AI capital spending could exceed $1 trillion in 2027 and surpass $5 trillion by 2030. While BlackRock's AI Infrastructure Partnership has made its first deployment, local communities in places like New York have paused permits due to concerns over utility bills, water use, and environmental impact.

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