Brad Gerstner Says AI Labs Need $180B Revenue Run Rate to Keep Nvidia Trade Alive
Brad Gerstner says AI labs need a $180B revenue run rate by year-end to sustain the AI trade and justify hyperscaler spending.
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Brad Gerstner says AI labs need a $180B revenue run rate by year-end to sustain the AI trade and justify hyperscaler spending.
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