Rise in Energy Prices Will Significantly Accelerate the Death of So-called "AI Companies"
It has been exceptionally cold lately (we might get snow) and it's almost April. Energy prices go up, as another energy source (first Russia, now the Gulf) won't deliver, impacting a lot of sectors that critically depend on energy or convert energy into something else.
Self-described "AI companies" are notorious for energy consumption; locals typically blame them for rise in energy bills. The war in Iran will hurt those companies really badly. It'll also incite the general public against them.
It should be noted that fake news about Microsoft OpenAI doubling workforce (mere words, not actions) can serve as a nice distraction from the death of Sora due to divestment. Microsoft OpenAI is dying and passing the hat looking for any late "investors" that can save it. █
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