GPUs last 6 years, model weights go legacy in 6 months
bindureddy · x · 2026-10-27
Bindu Reddy pokes at an infrastructure irony: GPUs can last up to 6 years, while model weights become legacy in about 6 months — today it's Fable and Astra, tomorrow Bel and Carbon at a fraction of the price. The point: hardware outlives any single model generation, making GPUs the more durable bet.
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