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Oracle’s Credit Downgrade and AI Bet | Milwaukee News
Oracle’s credit rating just got a brutal downgrade to BBB- — one notch above “junk” — as S&P Global Ratings warns the tech giant is spending too fast, especially fueling its AI ambitions and massive data center builds. The move comes amid a high-stakes legal battle with Wisconsin regulators, who demand Oracle maintain an A-rated credit score or post a $100M+ cash deposit to protect ratepayers — a demand Oracle calls unreasonable and financially crippling. With OpenAI’s uncertain future adding another layer of risk, Oracle now faces a tough choice: slash spending, sell more stock, or risk…
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