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Re:Thousands of CEOs just admitted AI had no impact on emplo... by beAbU on Wednesday February 18, 2026 @04:33AM (#47059071)
Is inference really that cheap? Why can't I do it at home with a reasonable amount of money?
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Re:Thousands of CEOs just admitted AI had no impact on emplo... by mcosta on Wednesday February 18, 2026 @07:29AM (#47060296)
Capex vs opex?
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Re:Thousands of CEOs just admitted AI had no impact on emplo... by beAbU on Wednesday February 18, 2026 @12:39PM (#47063739)
Well, both? I need money for the equipment, and I need money for electricity.

Capex is probably the biggest hurdle, but I can see how electricity cost might become a factor under heavy use.

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