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Noah Smith: The Weeb Economy

From the New World

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Navigating AI and Nuclear Revival

This chapter explores the potential revival of old nuclear power plants like Three Mile Island for machine learning data centers, weighing the economic benefits against the challenges of implementing nuclear energy. It further examines the evolving landscape of AI, discussing the hype cycle, investment trends, and the impact of generative AI on industries such as art and design. The speakers express skepticism toward chatbots while highlighting the promise of AI in enhancing creative processes, illustrating a transformative shift in how industries may function.

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