Blackstone’s Jas Khaira says fears over AI-buildout debt are overblown

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October 21, 2026
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Blackstone’s head of AI, Jas Khaira, said concerns about debt tied to the AI infrastructure buildout are overblown. Khaira said the private-equity firm is not panicked by market jitters surrounding AI-related investment. The comments address worries about financing for the expanding infrastructure needed to support AI systems, including debt used in the buildout. Blackstone is a private-equity firm with an AI leadership role held by Khaira.
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