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AFTER THE AI BOOM: WHAT MIGHT WE BE LEFT WITH?

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Summary from the TLDR Dev newsletter

The current AI boom differs from the dotcom era due to its focus on proprietary, short-lived systems rather than open infrastructure. Investment is primarily directed towards specialized GPUs and AI data centers optimized for specific vendors, creating closed ecosystems. However, a potential overbuild could lead to cheaper access to powerful compute for everyone.