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Companies monopolize RAM/SSD for unprofitable AI, author claims

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The author expresses frustration that three major companies are reportedly monopolizing global RAM and SSD supplies to produce hardware for unprofitable AI and cloud-based services. This trend is seen as detrimental to consumers and indicative of a flawed capitalist system driven by hype and investment rather than genuine societal benefit. AI

IMPACT Author argues current AI hardware demand is unsustainable and driven by hype, potentially harming consumers and the economy.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece expressing criticism of market dynamics related to AI hardware.

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Companies monopolize RAM/SSD for unprofitable AI, author claims

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    It's insane to me that 3 companies are basically singlehandedly choking out the entire world's RAM and SSD supply to deliver hardware paid for with nonexistent

    It's insane to me that 3 companies are basically singlehandedly choking out the entire world's RAM and SSD supply to deliver hardware paid for with nonexistent money to unprofitable companies that provide almost universally a net negative service to society. And the fact that the…

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