[AI Lenders' High-Yield Bond Issuance Reaches $55 Billion as Funding Costs Continue to Rise] According to a report by The Information on October 3, this year, borrowers related to artificial intelligence have issued approximately $55 billion in high-yield bonds. However, investors are becoming increasingly selective when deciding which data center projects to fund. Just as developers require massive capital to sustain construction, borrowing costs are steadily climbing.