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Oracle is building yesterday's data centers with tomorrow's debt
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Oracle's data centers are being built with outdated technology, while advancements in AI chips are outpacing construction timelines. OpenAI has decided not to expand its partnership with Oracle in Abilene, Texas, due to a preference for newer Nvidia graphics processing units.
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- Praise: Oracle's access to Nvidia's roadmap suggests they may adapt their data centers to future technologies, potentially enhancing performance and efficiency.
- Praise: The ongoing development of Blackwell data centers indicates that Oracle is not entirely out of touch with current advancements in AI hardware.
- Concern: Oracle's strategy of building today's data centers for tomorrow raises concerns about their competitiveness, especially as newer, more efficient chips like Vera Rubin are on the horizon.
- Concern: There is skepticism about Oracle's ability to price Blackwell data centers competitively, given the expected 5x efficiency gains of upcoming models.