Fuck AI @lemmy.world prototype_g2 @lemmy.ml 4mo ago China massively overbuilds empty AI data centres pivot-to-ai.com China massively overbuilds empty AI data centres 1 crossposts TechTakes @awful.systems David Gerard @awful.systems 4mo ago China massively overbuilds empty AI data centres pivot-to-ai.com /2025/04/04/china-massively-overbuilds-empty-ai-data-centres/
There are quite literally references through the entire document.Here is a notable one:Fang, Li, and multiple on-the-ground sources, who asked to speak anonymously for fear of political repercussions.
Large Language Models are perfect to generate propaganda and surveil social media activities globally.
If that's true, is there any cheap compute provider leveraging the low cost and providing service to customers abroad?
If you can hack these data centers you can even get the compute for free. How good are these Chinese centers at cyber-security?
Probably not entirely secure. We had things like this happening: https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/26/leaked-data-exposes-a-chinese-ai-censorship-machine/But they're not stupid. They have scientists, IT experts... And I'd think twice before going head-to-head with the Chinese authorities.
Pure Propaganda. Not a single source in the original article. Nonsense..
There are quite literally references through the entire document.
Here is a notable one: