this argument is a little surprising, assuming it's right. data centers don't employ huge numbers of people once they're built https://
bloomberg.com/news/articles/
2024-09-24/openai-pitched-white-house-on-unprecedented-data-center-buildout
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Data Centers Create Few Jobs Post-Construction Claims
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AI Revolution: Big Tech’s Electricity Consumption Exceeds Entire Countries
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The AI revolution is demanding more electricity and Big Tech’s consumption is outpacing entire countries #economy #GDP #innovation #SocialMedia #streaming #Cloud #datacenter #FutureofWork #Sustainability #ESG #SDGs #energy https://
visualcapitalist.com/charted-big-te
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Microsoft licensing costs European businesses €1bn yearly
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Google says, based on CISPE research, that Microsoft's licensing practices cost European businesses up to €1bn annually.
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Microsoft undercuts competitors on Azure Office pricing strategy
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Google also says Microsoft makes it cheaper for customers to run Office / other products on Azure than on other clouds, e.g. GCP, AWS, AliCloud, etc.
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PwC Report: 90% Indian Banks Adopt AI and Generative AI
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According to a recent PwC India report, AI is transforming India's financial services landscape. The survey, which included 31 financial institutions, reveals that 90% are focused on AI and Generative AI to drive innovation. From improving customer service through chatbots to
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Google Files First Antitrust Complaint Against Competitor
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This is apparently the first time that Google has ever filed an antitrust complaint as a business (i.e. all units of Google, not just Google Cloud).
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Google Files Antitrust Complaint Against Microsoft Cloud Licensing
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BREAKING: Google has filed an antitrust complaint with the European Commission alleging that Microsoft's cloud licensing terms are stifling competition.
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India’s Self-Sufficient Startup Ecosystem Growth Strategy
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This session aimed to forge a path towards a self-sufficient India, where the startup ecosystem not only thrives on its own merits but also contributes significantly to the global market. Catch the insights from the session on our YouTube channel! https://
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Artificial Intelligence And Jobs: Workers Show No Fear Or Concern
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Artificial Intelligence And Jobs: No Signs Of Worker Fear And Loathing
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Goldman Sachs AI Impact Analysis and Market Trends Report
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yup https://
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