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Benedict Evans is an independent technology analyst who writes a newsletter, essays and presentations on how technology shifts affect business and media. His publications include the presentation "AI Eats the World".

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AI Eats the World

Generative AI is positioned as the latest platform shift that will reshape value capture across the global tech ecosystem, with investment surging even as its ultimate impact remains uncertain.

  • Hyperscaler capital expenditure is projected to reach $350 billion in 2025, nearly doubling 2024 levels as data-center investment outpaces office construction.
  • Silicon supply constraints at Nvidia and TSMC, combined with power and permitting limitations, represent the primary bottlenecks threatening to throttle AI growth.
  • Despite 800 million weekly active users, the paying-user base for AI models remains at approximately 5%, highlighting a significant gap in monetization.
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