In this chapter, they discuss the news of Sam Altman approaching Middle Eastern funders to ask for $5 trillion to build a giant chip making facility for AI. They explore the reasons behind this massive investment, including the expected increase in demand for AI hardware and the need to support AI software, highlighting the importance of investing in disruptive technology and meeting the demand for it.
$7 trillion for an AI chip? This week, Autonomous Technology and Robotics Director of Research Sam Korus and Associate Portfolio Manager Nick Grous are joined by Chief Futurist Brett Winton and Multi-Omics Analyst Ali Urman. Together they discuss Sam Altman's plan to raise $7 trillion for an AI chip, and drug pricing.
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Key Points From This Episode:
- $7 Trillion AI Chip
- Fear and Regulation in AI
- Drug Pricing
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