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The Picks and Shovels Businesses Quietly Driving the AI Build Out

Aug 1, 2024

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Uncover the hidden players fueling the AI boom, providing essential infrastructure and data centers. Explore how Taco Bell is embracing AI in their drive-throughs, setting the stage for the fast-food industry's technology transformation. Learn about the implications of the EU's AI Act on funding and ethics, alongside Argentina's controversial crime prediction initiative. Most notably, dive into the evolving infrastructure dynamics affecting AI valuations as demand skyrockets, challenging Wall Street's traditional perspectives.

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Meta's 22% advertising revenue growth, driven by AI advancements, demonstrates the technology's significant impact on digital marketing effectiveness.

The push for innovative cooling solutions in data centers highlights the critical infrastructure needed to support the rising energy demands of AI.

Deep dives

Meta's AI-Driven Advertising Success

Meta's recent earnings report highlights the positive impact of AI on its advertising revenue, showcasing a 22% growth which surpassed Google's growth rate. Mark Zuckerberg noted that AI is enhancing content recommendations and improving the effectiveness of advertising experiences, indicating that these technologies are already in use at scale. Such advancements have allowed Meta to recover from previous setbacks caused by changes in data privacy regulations introduced by Apple. The report suggests that heavy investments in AI are yielding tangible results, with Meta's overall revenue exceeding $39 billion, underscoring a strong return on investment amid ongoing discussions about AI market valuations.

Intro

3min

AI Funding, Regulation, and Ethical Concerns in Global Deployments

2min

The Rise of AI in Fast Food and Data Centers

13min

Exploring the Evolving Infrastructure Behind AI Valuations

1min

Explore the unsung heroes behind the AI revolution: the businesses providing essential infrastructure for AI’s rapid growth. Learn about the increasing role of data centers, innovative cooling solutions, and the crucial components powering AI’s expansion. Discover why Wall Street’s view on AI may not capture the whole picture, as these “picks and shovels” companies play a vital role in shaping the future of AI technology.

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