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AI in 2025 – Infrastructure, investment & bottlenecks with Dylan Patel

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Dec 23, 2024
Dylan Patel, founder of SemiAnalysis, shares his expertise on semiconductors and AI infrastructure. He discusses the staggering rise in capital expenditures by major tech companies, predicting investments in AI-driven data centers could reach $500 billion by 2025. New specialized GPU cloud providers are entering the market, threatening the dominance of hyperscalers. Patel also highlights that while GPU shortages are notable, the true bottleneck lies in broader infrastructural complexities, crucial for future AI advancements.
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INSIGHT

Commoditization and Margins

  • Serving commoditized models offers low margins, benefiting only top players like OpenAI and Anthropic.
  • Open-source models drive adoption but squeeze profits, pushing companies to add value-added services.
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New Cloud Players and Capital

  • New, specialized GPU cloud providers attract real estate investors and private equity.
  • Their lower cost of capital lets them compete with hyperscalers, potentially squeezing margins.
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Power and Infrastructure Bottleneck

  • Power infrastructure is a major bottleneck for US AI development, limiting data center growth.
  • Companies seek locations with better infrastructure, even with weaker internet connectivity.
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