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Build or Bust: The AI Dilemma

Ambitious projects in the tech world, particularly in AI and data centers, reflect a high-stakes gamble where significant resources are allocated without assured returns. The construction of extensive chip fabrication facilities, as proposed by influential figures, may not translate into tangible products quickly enough to satisfy investors. The discussion emphasizes the pressure on innovators to deliver results—referred to metaphorically as 'God'—within a restricted timeline or risk backlash from shareholders. The sentiment conveys skepticism regarding the sustainability of current AI initiatives, suggesting they might be resting on unfulfilled promises rather than solid foundations, raising the question of whether the industry is currently in a bubble that could burst.

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