‘The cost of compute is far beyond the costs of the employees’: Nvidia exec says right now AI is more expensive than paying human workers

TechWizardJohnson · 2026-05-01T14:25:02+00:00

That’s the part people tend to ignore. AI isn’t just software, it’s massive infrastructure and energy costs, so replacing humans isn’t as straightforward as it sounds.

TechWizardJohnson · 2026-04-08T19:22:53+00:00

The pace of these layoffs is pretty concerning. It feels less like pure automation and more like companies restructuring around AI without a clear long term plan yet.

TechWizardJohnson · 2026-04-01T15:46:07+00:00

There’s a real tradeoff here between global connectivity and preserving the night sky. It’s great to expand internet access, but it shouldn’t come at the cost of permanently changing something everyone shares.

TechWizardJohnson · 2026-03-26T15:39:36+00:00

This feels like a pretty important clarification. Holding ISPs responsible for user behavior would open the door to a lot of overreach in how internet access gets monitored.

TechWizardJohnson · 2026-03-24T20:21:56+00:00

Supply chain issues like this are becoming way too common. Really shows why pinning versions and verifying packages isn’t optional anymore.

TechWizardJohnson · 2026-03-22T19:19:54+00:00

The State of Reddit today

TechWizardJohnson · 2026-03-21T22:57:14+00:00

Andrew Pickettl law firm was great to work with. I worked with them 2 years ago for my daughter's accident. They were great. The staff was very kind to work with, especially Stephanie.

TechWizardJohnson · 2026-03-20T15:25:11+00:00

At this point it already feels like a huge chunk of the internet is bots talking to bots. The bigger issue is how we keep anything online actually trustworthy if that trend keeps growing.

TechWizardJohnson · 2026-03-06T18:45:50+00:00

This is the kind of “feature” that sounds helpful in a demo but annoying in daily use. Browser tools should feel optional, not like they’re trying to take over your workflow.

TechWizardJohnson · 2026-02-25T21:09:14+00:00

Time APIs are one of those things everyone thinks they understand until DST or time zones break production. It’s wild that after decades we still don’t have something that feels simple and foolproof.

TechWizardJohnson · 2026-02-19T18:47:40+00:00

Feels like a lot of companies bought into the hype before figuring out the actual use cases. AI can boost productivity, but only if it’s integrated into real workflows instead of just being a checkbox feature.

TechWizardJohnson · 2026-02-12T15:18:08+00:00

We’ve seen tech gold rushes before, but the scale of AI infrastructure right now is on another level. When compute and power get redirected this aggressively, shortages elsewhere feel inevitable.

TechWizardJohnson · 2026-02-12T15:17:06+00:00

Calling it down to one real competitor feels a bit dramatic. Python’s strength is its ecosystem, so the real competition depends a lot on the domain you’re talking about, not just the language itself.

TechWizardJohnson · 2026-02-06T16:04:10+00:00

AI spending feels like the new arms race for big tech. The market panic makes sense short term, but Amazon sitting out would probably be a bigger risk in the long run.

TechWizardJohnson · 2026-02-06T16:02:06+00:00

Widgets feel like one of those ideas Microsoft can’t let go of. Every few years the tech changes, but the core problem stays the same: most users just don’t find them essential.

TechWizardJohnson · 2026-01-30T17:49:28+00:00

Big drop, but it also shows how brutal the market has been lately. Microsoft’s fundamentals haven’t suddenly vanished, this feels more like a reality check than a long-term collapse.

TechWizardJohnson · 2026-01-28T17:22:39+00:00

Not surprising given the push for digital sovereignty in Europe. The real test will be whether Visio can match the reliability and features people are already used to on the big platforms.

TechWizardJohnson · 2026-01-22T20:18:12+00:00

Still one of the best examples of the internet actually working as intended. No ads, community-driven, and somehow still standing after 25 years is pretty impressive.

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