Citing a Financial Times analysis, TechNews reports that the dollar's global standing may gradually shift from a foundation of oil trade and U.S. financial markets toward an "AI dollar" — sustained by American leadership in AI technology, chip design, cloud services and capital markets that keeps drawing global capital. The piece argues this support differs from the petrodollar because it depends more on the profitability and market confidence of a handful of U.S. tech companies than on a stable commodity-pricing mechanism, while China builds its own AI ecosystem and payment infrastructure. It also cites Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda saying AI is currently a clear demand shock that lifts activity and prices, but that markets could correct if corporate profits fail to keep pace with investment, and that large AI-related bond issuance is pushing up long-term rates. The article adds that the dollar's durability still rests on fiscal deficits, debt burdens and institutional credibility.