Musk's compute framing: like hiring super-smart people who keep getting better
zeeshanp_ · x · 2026-10-25
Elon Musk offered a framing for continued compute purchases: think of it as "how many super smart and dedicated people do you want to hire? And they keep getting better." The reposter adds that models are quickly getting better at using GPUs to improve themselves, making further compute buying increasingly appealing—a self-reinforcing loop.
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