The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reports that global private-sector AI investment is projected to exceed $2 trillion this year, becoming a primary driver of economic growth. The fund estimates AI-related technology spending boosted U.S. GDP growth by 0.5 percentage points in 2025, with accelerating productivity reflecting early positive impacts from AI adoption. Despite these gains, the IMF warns that expanding infrastructure projects increasingly depend on debt financing. If future returns fail to meet expectations, this leverage could trigger significant asset valuation adjustments, wealth erosion, and corporate layoffs across the sector.