Leo's Blog Discussion Mega-Thread

[Elliott]

4 hours ago, integral said:

I assume they're spending so much because they're building the infrastructure of AI (data centers) but the cost of just running everything won't be to the same degree.

 

U.s. data centers are using more electricity than the entire country of u.k., Spain, or Italy

Edited 2 hours ago by Elliott

[Magnanimous]

Leo just wondering, how many psychedelic trips have you had over your life?

[Natasha Tori Maru]

The AI Bubble

BuT lEo iTs ImPoSsIbLe fOR tHe Ai BuBBle to pOP u Can'T cHaNgE mY mINd

 

 

[Elliott]

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/07/chinese-ai-models-costs-us-openai-anthropic.html

Chinese-built AI models are gaining traction among U.S. companies as they narrow the performance gap with leading American rivals while remaining significantly cheaper to use.

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Crapitalism