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Data centers vs megaprojects. Annual spending as % of that years US GDP (log scale). Note: 50-60%, of data center CAPEX (Capital Expenditures) is deprecating fast (hardware must be replaced every 3-5 years). OPEX (operating expence) is also very high due to energy usage. Additional comparisons: Total social media ad revenue + total media and entertainment sector in the us make roughly 3% of US GDP year after year. Transportation (total final demand is around 8-9% of GDP. #datavisualization #AI #economics