@AnjneyMidha: apparently not everyone is aware of this, so sharing it here since jan 2026, GPU rental prices are up 2x+ we are living…
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GPU rental prices have doubled since January 2026, creating a 'covid of compute' scenario where researchers face scarcity and soaring costs.
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apparently not everyone is aware of this, so sharing it here
since jan 2026, GPU rental prices are up 2x+
we are living through the covid of compute, and all the toilet paper is gone
stay safe out there researchers https://t.co/9Vb96K0Uqx
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