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If there was an AI model that ran locally on a PC for basic things and cloud sourced computer power for more complex tasks, all of these data centers would become obsolete in an instant. All of the invested capital and materials wasted in a flash.

Edit: lots of great counter points in the comments.

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[–] MangoCats@feddit.it 1 points 5 hours ago

If they would just install $100K compute nodes in every home, that should be enough local high bandwidth to do the job. It will also run about $1000-$1500 per month in electricity costs, but, hey, it's about time to upgrade that grid to be able to quick charge EVs whenever we want, too, isn't it? You might even try using the compute node to make hot water and heat your home in the winter - gonna be kind of a challenge to muffle the fan noise though.