US Data Center Blocks Could Make Intelligence a Luxury Resource
NinaDSchick · x · 2026-08-22
Nina Schick argues that restricting American data centers won't make intelligence cheap and abundant like a utility; instead, it will become a scarce, expensive resource only the rich can afford. With only 5% of Americans currently paying for AI—mostly at lower tiers—increasing capabilities will solidify an unassailable edge for the wealthy.
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