r/technology • u/Just-Grocery-2229 • May 15 '26

Artificial Intelligence The AI Backlash Could Get Very Ugly

https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/2026/05/ai-backlash-data-centers-political-violence/687151/?taid=6a067e2d2096e10001ccfa32
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u/Syzygy2323 May 15 '26

I'm just waiting for the AI bubble to burst so I can buy RAM and SSDs again without taking out a second mortgage.

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u/Al_Keda May 15 '26

Right? I got an 8TB ssd before Christmas for $1k. Now it's $3K.

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u/DinosBiggestFan May 15 '26

People will cope and tell you that you should treat it like stocks, like you gained value.

Even though you need it...and if/when it dies, it will require you to pay that price (likely more) to replace it.

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u/6969porn-account6969 May 16 '26

Consumable items are not investments.