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The AI data center industry faces an overbuilding crisis as analysts warn that many announced facilities may never be constructed, a phenomenon dubbed "bragawatts" by critics skeptical of the sector's capacity promises. Kevin O'Leary's data center company disputed the characterization on October 22, pushing back against concerns about inflated projections. Industry observers pointed to warning signs of structural trouble within the sector, with follow-up reporting on October 24 highlighting the "ghost problem" of facilities that exist only in announcements rather than reality.