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Hyperscalers have already outspent most famous US megaprojects
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Fin Moorhouse@finmoorhouse翻訳を表示The hyperscalers have already outspent the most famous US megaprojects午前9:18 · 2026年4月17日1601,2637,4122,138160件の返信を読む
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- Praise: The massive investments in AI and data centers could lead to significant advancements in technology, similar to the transformative impact of railroads in the past.
- Praise: Building infrastructure for AI, including data centers, may result in long-term economic benefits, particularly if it includes renewable energy sources.
- Concern: The current AI investment bubble resembles historical financial crises, indicating potential over-investment and unsustainable growth.
- Concern: There is a lack of clear economic value generated by LLMs, raising concerns about the return on investment for such substantial expenditures.
- Concern: The perception of AI's potential may be leading to irrational decision-making, suggesting that we are not critically evaluating the risks involved.