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6 hours agoA real quantum leap
Quantum computing is often marketed with extreme claims, but practical, useful quantum computers remain unproven despite potential to break public-key cryptography.
Running AI infrastructure costs are astronomical. Back in 2023, it was estimated that OpenAI spends around $700,000 per day to run ChatGPT—about 36 cents per query. However, in 2024 with the release of its higher-performing o3 model, some queries cost over $1,000 of computing power. Consequently, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reports the company is even losing money on its $200 ChatGPT Pro subscriptions.