Corporate Power Consolidation Through AI: How Generative Systems Concentrate Wealth and Control in Tech Oligopolies
Key Takeaways The massive cost of AI infrastructure is fueling a $2.3 trillion M&A surge, as corporations race to control the future of technology. Tech giants are vertically integrating their supply chains, buying everything from data IP and data centers to their own energy sources to build impenetrable moats. This rapid consolidation risks creating a new tech oligopoly, raising urgent questions about whether current antitrust laws can prevent a few powerful companies from controlling our AI-mediated future. A single number signals the new reality: $2.3 trillion. That’s the projected value of corporate mergers and acquisitions in the US in 2025 alone, a staggering 49% jump from the previous year. This isn't just business as usual; it's the opening shot in an AI-driven "supercycle." The biggest players aren't just buying companies—they're buying the future. We're witnessing a land grab of historic proportions driven by generative AI. The res...
