Billions spent and hypothetical returns: the AI boom explained with six charts

AI & Machine Learning, Technology, Business & Startups(theguardian.com)view on HackerNews
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Author: billybuckwheat

Date: 6/7/2026

Article Summary:
The article discusses the AI boom, with billions spent on infrastructure and AI models, and the potential for huge returns, but also raises concerns about the costs of using AI and the ability of datacentres to keep pace with demand.