20VC: Sequoia's David Cahn on AI's $600BN Question | Why the Data Centre is the Most Important Asset | Servers, Steel and Power: The Core Pillars Powering the Future of AI
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Navigating the AI Arms Race: Power, Process, and Progress
Smaller companies are feeling the pressure in the competitive landscape dominated by three major firms with considerable resources and distribution advantages. While there are vast opportunities for innovation, these companies face existential threats, causing tense discussions in their boardrooms. Investment in performance and technology becomes critical, but the rational strategy is less clear for them compared to the giants who can afford costly battles. Additionally, the convergence of compute, algorithms, and data creates a dynamic where none of the leading model companies hold a unique advantage. Instead, the true determinants of success lie in the industrial components of AI: servers (advanced chips from companies like Nvidia and AMD), the physical infrastructure represented by steel, and the essential resource of power. The evolution of these elements may trigger an energy revolution linked to AI advancements, suggesting a reshaping of industries reliant on construction and energy solutions.
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