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AI slowdown prompts return to on-premises, yet data center construction surges

The current AI boom is reportedly experiencing a slowdown, leading some companies to shift their computational workloads back to on-premises infrastructure. Despite this trend, the construction of new data centers continues at full pace, with the profitability of these facilities seemingly dependent on future technological advancements. This situation is described as peculiar within the Big Tech industry. AI

IMPACT Potential shift in AI infrastructure strategy may impact cloud providers and hardware manufacturers.

RANK_REASON Commentary on industry trends regarding AI workloads and data center construction.

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AI slowdown prompts return to on-premises, yet data center construction surges

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Commentary on industry trends regarding AI workloads and data center construction.
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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · kdkorte ·

    Right now, AI is slowing down, and companies are moving workloads back on-premises. Yet, we are still going full steam ahead with building new data centers. On

    Right now, AI is slowing down, and companies are moving workloads back on-premises. Yet, we are still going full steam ahead with building new data centers. On top of that, these data centers require just "one more breakthrough" to make money. Big Tech is strange. # AI # datacent…