Chip CEOs warn capital access and borrowing costs may limit AI growth

The chief executives of Intel and Broadcom warned at an event in Singapore that access to capital and rising borrowing costs could become the primary constraint limiting AI development and deployment. Rather than hardware or technical capabilities, the executives indicated that financing challenges may slow the pace of AI infrastructure expansion and adoption across the industry.

Both leaders highlighted how the capital-intensive nature of AI—from building data centers to scaling operations—makes the sector vulnerable to shifts in funding availability and interest rates. Their comments reflect broader concerns within the tech industry about whether venture capital, corporate budgets, and debt markets can sustain the massive investment required to support continued AI growth.