> AI chips depreciate quickly -- not because the old ones go bad
I've heard that it's exactly that, reports of them burning out every 2-3 years. Haven't seen any hard numbers though.
Lifetime curve is something they can control. If they can predict replacement rate, makes sense to make chips go bad on the same schedule, saving on manufacturing costs.
Lifetime curve is something they can control. If they can predict replacement rate, makes sense to make chips go bad on the same schedule, saving on manufacturing costs.