AI Reshapes the Economy and Roils Geopolitics, Even as GPT-5 Fizzles
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AI Infrastructure and Economic Implications
This chapter analyzes the rising expenditures on AI technologies and the essential computational resources required for their growth. It discusses the competitive landscape among tech companies to establish robust infrastructure, the significant impact of AI spending on the U.S. economy, and the potential risks of bubble formation in this sector. The conversation also delves into environmental concerns related to energy consumption by data centers, questioning the sustainability of current AI development strategies.
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