Amazon(US:AMZN) Benzinga·2026-02-16 08:58Group 1: AI Investment Strategy - Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei emphasizes that even a slight miscalculation in AI investment timing could lead to bankruptcy, as competitors invest heavily in data centers [1][2] - Anthropic plans to invest $50 billion in U.S. AI infrastructure, focusing on data centers in Texas and New York, while competitors like Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta are planning to invest significantly more [3] Group 2: Revenue Projections and Risks - Amodei expresses uncertainty about when substantial revenue will begin, suggesting it could take one to five years for the anticipated trillions in revenue to materialize [2] - He warns that if revenue falls short of $1 trillion, even at $800 billion, the company could face bankruptcy due to high compute costs [3] Group 3: Market Impact and Trends - The AI spending surge is benefiting companies like Nvidia, which is experiencing immediate demand for AI infrastructure, while returns for hyperscalers may take longer to realize [4] - The Semiconductor Industry Association reports that global chip sales reached $791.7 billion in 2025, with a projected growth of 26% in 2026, driven by AI demand [5]