ASX AI Stocks Today (15 December 2025): NextDC, BrainChip, Appen and DroneShield in Focus as “AI Bubble” Fears Hit Tech
Australian AI-linked shares fell Monday, with the S&P/ASX 200 closing down 0.7% at 8,635 after a weak US tech lead. Megaport dropped 3.9% and NextDC slipped 1.0% amid renewed doubts over AI spending and profitability. Some defence-tech stocks with AI exposure rose. Investors cited concerns over rising costs and uncertain returns from large AI infrastructure investments.