Google Issued A 32 Billion Dollar Bond And Plans To Invest 180 Billion Dollar To AI in 2026

Today I am looking at a move that, in my opinion, says a lot about the future of technology. When one of the most profitable and liquid companies in the world decides to raise $32 billion through the bond market without actually needing it immediately, it’s worth examining what this means.

This is not a rescue attempt. It’s not a “last resort.” It’s a strategic decision, and that decision clearly shows how seriously the company is taking the AI bet.

THE BOND

The company announced that it raised $20 billion through corporate bonds on Monday, marking one of the largest bond issuances in recent years.

The borrowing structure includes seven different maturities, with the farthest one maturing in 2066.

As if that weren’t enough, yesterday it announced that it raised over $11 billion from European markets in pounds and Swiss francs, bringing the total close to $32 billion. Reports also suggest it is considering issuing a 100-year bond in British pounds.

This is not a routine move. Even more impressive, investor demand exceeded $100 billion—five times the amount sought. This shows not just interest, but trust. Investors see the company as a safe, strong, and long-term profitable choice.

Now you may wonder where all this money will go.

The company has stated it plans to invest between $175 and $185 billion in 2026—more than double compared to 2025. This wave of financing will focus primarily on artificial intelligence: data centers, proprietary computing power, specialized chips, software, and its own product, Gemini AI, a direct competitor to ChatGPT and Claude.

The CEO recently said during the earnings announcement: "What keeps us awake at night is our ability to meet demand. We’re talking huge demand. Computing power, energy, land, infrastructure. All of this must be perfectly and quickly organized."

THE RISKS

Of course, it’s not all smooth sailing. When you increase investments this much, risks cannot be ignored. The company’s financial report highlights two main concerns:

• The possibility of overcapacity, meaning it might invest too much in infrastructure that ends up underused or underperforming.
• The potential negative impact of AI on its core business model, advertising and search. If users start relying on AI assistants instead of search, the advertising ecosystem will need redesigning.

These scenarios are being explicitly mentioned in filings to the SEC for the first time, showing the management takes these new realities seriously.

Analysts, however, remain positive. One noted that the company has the ability to finance its infrastructure internally and will not face issues with free cash flow compared to others.

In other words, the company is borrowing strategically, not out of necessity. Its strong balance sheet allows it to secure cheap liquidity and use it to gain time, scale, and technological advantage. Other companies lack this flexibility and are therefore more affected by debt market conditions. This difference is critical for investors.

MICHAEL BURRY

Amid this optimism, Michael Burry dropped his own “bomb.” He compared the company’s potential 100-year bond issuance to Motorola’s in 1997. At that time, Motorola was one of the 25 largest U.S. companies. Today, it is a much smaller brand, valued at just $11 billion.

The implication is clear: don’t assume that being a giant today means you’ll always be one. Balance can shift. Often, when a company reaches its peak, it may inadvertently signal the beginning of a long decline.