October 1, 2026

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AI Systemic Risk Index
54 / 100
Elevated↑ +1 from prior internal reading

AI risk index rises as financing strains grow

The October 1 baseline marked a one-point increase in the public headline index, concentrated in Financing / Credit and Physical Infrastructure. AI demand still looked real, while financing complexity and infrastructure constraints were becoming more significant.

Demand / ROI
36
Real demand remains supportive.
CapEx Sustainability
55
Heavy spend, still manageable.
Financing / Credit
68
Financing strains increased.
Market Concentration / Valuation
54
Concentration remains elevated.
Physical Infrastructure
66
Constraints remain elevated.
Macro Spillover
46
Spillover remains contained.