Why does it matter?
A $200 billion system would narrow frontier AI competition to companies and states that can finance megaprojects.
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If the observed trends continue, the leading AI supercomputer in June 2030 will need 2 million AI chips, have a hardware cost of $200 billion, and require 9 GW of power. Historical AI chip production growth and major capital commitments like the $500 billion Project Stargate suggest the first two requirements can likely be met.
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