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The AI Spending Spree Comes With a Catch
Sam Palmisano notes that the current AI boom is underpinned by significant, long-cycle investments in data centers, chips, and energy. However, Big Tech may be forced to reconsider these spending plans if overall adoption slows or if cheaper open-source models originating from Chinese sources gain traction.
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