Amazon and Google are winning the AI capex race — but what’s the prize?

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By Russell BrandomFeb 5, 2026, 5:43 pm192 ptsTrendingTop
In 2026, Amazon plans to spend $200 billion in capex. Google is just behind at $175 billion to $185 billion. It's a lot of money!

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