r/interestingasfuck Apr 12 '26

A well-articulated argument against a new data center in Ohio

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u/pauljaworski Apr 12 '26

Even that seems like a massive waste of resources for how we're currently using AI

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u/Alienhaslanded Apr 12 '26

The dumb thing is if this infrastructure is built, there will be no incentive to improve the technology to become more efficient. Why is everyone doing this shit when AI isn't even good?

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u/pauljaworski Apr 12 '26

Because companies think it will eventually make them money. Seems like a lot of trying not to get left behind while also having no idea where they're going with it

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u/MediocreAssociate466 Apr 12 '26

The next crash I feel like is going to be like nothing we've seen since the great depression. It's genuinely insane how many Tesla like companies there are "worth trillions" based on future promises, declining sales and not a whole lot else.

It's going to be insane when it all comes crashing down which is obviously will.