@AnjneyMidha: pop quiz why are so many ai labs pre training their own models and designing their own chips? a) unit economics are bet…
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A pop quiz asking why AI labs pre-train their own models and design their own chips, with multiple choice answers ranging from unit economics to trust issues.
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pop quiz
why are so many ai labs pre training their own models and designing their own chips?
a) unit economics are better b) they can’t trust anyone else c) it’s more fun d) they need to nerdsnipe researchers e) all of the above f) other:
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