Aint this a AI'S Hardware Paradox: How does AI become truly mass-market if the hardware needed to use it keeps getting more expensive
Summary
The article discusses the paradox where AI's goal of mass adoption is challenged by rising hardware costs, potentially limiting accessibility due to supply chain constraints and inflation.
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