# Ep 424. Cost of AI Outpacing Company Budgets

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Podcast: [Retire SMART Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/retire-smart-podcast-6956219)
Published: 2026-06-06T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://connect92.podbean.com/e/ep-424-cost-of-ai-outpacing-company-budgets/
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Duration seconds: 717

## Resource

David and Chip discuss the soaring costs of the AI revolution, why major companies are struggling to justify massive AI spending, and what it could mean for investors. They also explore why Omaha and Lincoln continue to rank among the best places to raise a family, while examining economic migration trends, business-friendly policies, and the ongoing debate surrounding ESG investing.

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