Which specific inputs to AI compute are supply-constrained right now, and what observable evidence separates a real shortage from allocation lag or vendor messaging?
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The Answer
The primary supply-constrained inputs to AI compute right now are High Bandwidth Memory (HBM 3E/4), power infrastructure components (specifically large transformers, switchgear, and grid interconnection), and **advanced packaging ca…
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