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AI's digital boom relies on physical science foundations, says Activate CEO

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Cyrus Wadia, CEO of Activate, observes that while the current AI boom is digital, all major technological advancements rely on physical infrastructure. He draws parallels to 20th-century innovations like the Haber-Bosch process and advancements in materials science by DuPont, which laid the groundwork for new industries. Wadia emphasizes that software is increasingly becoming an accelerator for frontier science, enabling previously impractical technologies to become commercially viable. Companies poised to define the next industrial era will likely operate at this intersection of software and science, focusing on areas like AI infrastructure, industrial decarbonization, and energy security. AI

IMPACT Highlights the critical role of physical science and infrastructure in supporting and enabling AI advancements.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece by a CEO of an organization focused on scientific innovation, discussing broader industry trends.

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AI's digital boom relies on physical science foundations, says Activate CEO

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