How Firmus Exposed Cracks in the AI Funding Frenzy | The Bloomberg Australia Podcast
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Firmus went from being one of Australia’s hottest IPO prospects to a spectacular flop in less than 48 hours. The Nvidia-backed data center operator’s failed listing has raised questions about sky-high valuations, enormous funding needs and just how much investors are willing to pay for the promise of future AI profits. Bloomberg’s Sydney Bureau Chief Ainslie Chandler joins Chris Bourke to unpack what went wrong — and why the Firmus fiasco may be a warning sign for the billions pouring into AI infrastructure around the world. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. It's home to the world's biggest miner and the most China-dependent economy on Earth. The business news of Australia is more important than ever before. Join Rebecca Jones and our team of reporters each week for the smart local analysis you want, with the global context you need into Australia’s biggest stories. Listen to more episodes of The Bloomberg Australia Podcast: http
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