Generative AI, particularly large language models, is facing criticism for its poor scalability and high resource consumption. Researchers have noted that GenAI might be the worst technology ever deployed in terms of economic and engineering metrics. This high demand for resources like high-end computer memory is reportedly causing shortages and skyrocketing prices for memory and storage. AI
IMPACT The high resource demands of GenAI may continue to strain supply chains and increase costs for computing hardware.
RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece/commentary from a researcher about the scalability and resource consumption of GenAI.
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