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In a quest to becoming AI independent

The author explores AI independence after GitHub Copilot's shift to usage-based billing. By analyzing the economics of AI, he decides to invest in local inference hardware to reduce reliance on big AI providers. The article details hardware options like Mac M3 Ultra, 8× Nvidia RTX 3090, and Ryzen AI Max+, and explains the memory bandwidth bottleneck in inference.

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  • GitHub Copilot's usage-based billing reveals AI companies' strategy to build dependency through low prices.
  • The author argues the AI bubble is a trap, suggesting local inference to reduce dependence.
  • Memory bandwidth is the key bottleneck for inference performance, not raw compute.
  • Compares hardware options: Mac M3 Ultra, 8× RTX 3090, and Ryzen AI Max+.

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