Post #4032524
2026-07-22 17:34 UTC
The "leapfrogging optimism" has been the main discourse in regards to the "digital economy" for the last 10+ years.
Remember all those "coding schools for girls" that were launched and quietly disappeared?
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@cybeardjm@masto.ai 2026-07-22 20:04
"The IMF is urging governments to prioritise investment in reliable electricity, affordable broadband, data infrastructure and digital skills to support wider AI adoption." Let's talk global infrastructure first, then we'll see if the rest is still interesting after the bubble explodes... BTW: how to cool datacenters in areas with high temps all year long and where access to water is scarce? Good question, right? IMF sees 4% AI growth boost for Africa https://itweb.africa/article/imf-sees-4-ai-growth-boost-for-africa/mYZRXM9gjWEvOgA8 #Africa #AI #IA