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aiqbench analysis
The piece centers on whether AI spending is justified by returns, arguing that compute demand is price-sensitive and that few firms have shown productivity or revenue gains at scale. Its claims about data-centre build-out and circular VC-funded compute spending are analytical opinions from one economist, not settled facts. Readers tracking AI infrastructure should watch for hard evidence on token pricing, enterprise ROI, and how much AI compute is financed by vendors and venture capital.
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