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AI Firms Adopt ‘Take-or-Pay’ Contracts Borrowed from Energy Sector

AI Firms Adopt ‘Take-or-Pay’ Contracts Borrowed from Energy Sector

AI companies are turning to energy-style take-or-pay agreements that start on a set date and require payment regardless of usage. The approach aims to secure predictable revenue and fund large-scale capacity buildouts.

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AI companies take a page from the energy sector's finance playbook